Background
John Korir was born in 1975 in Mulot village, Bomet District.
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John Kipsang Korir
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He represents Kipsigis people, a Kalenjin sub-tribe. He is not to be confused with John Cheruiyot Korir, a runner born in 1981 who has represented Kenya at the Olympics and various other championships. The two have competed against each other a couple of times.
At the 2002 Lisbon Half Marathon, the older Korir was better, while John Cheruiyot Korir beat his namesake at a cross country event in Kenya in 2003.
He trains with Kimbia Athletics and is coached by Dieter Hogen. Personal bests.
Achievements
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Korir has won several road races, including: Peachtree Road Race (2001) Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run (2003, 2005) World"s Best 10K (2004, 2005) Bix 7 (2004) Bellin Run (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) Lilac Bloomsday Run (2003, 2005, 2007) Bay to Breakers (2007, 2008) Steamboat Classic (2006, 2007) Track 5000 metres - 13:34.41 (1999) 10,000 metres - 28:13.52 (2007) Road 10 kilometres - 27:47 minimum (2004) 15 kilometres - 42:57 (2001) 10 miles - 46:12 minimum (2001) Half Marathon - 60:47 minimum (2004).
