Benard Biwott

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Benard Biwott

Personal information
Birth name	Benard Biwott
Nationality	Kenyan
Born	(2002-05-26) 26 May 2002 (age 23) Kenya
Occupation	long-distance runner
Years active	2023–present
Sport
Country	Kenya
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Marathon, Half marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests	Marathon: 2:05:25 (Paris, 13 April 2025) Half marathon: 59:44 (Santa Pola, 22 January 2023)

Benard Biwott (born 26 May 2002) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who has rapidly established himself in marathon and half marathon events. Notably, he made a winning marathon debut at the 2024 Frankfurt Marathon, followed by a victory at the 2025 Paris Marathon, where he improved his personal best time to 2:05:25.

Career

Biwott emerged as a prominent road runner in the early 2020s. In January 2023, he set his half marathon personal best of 59:44 at the Santa Pola Half Marathon in Spain. ^[1]

In October 2024, Biwott made a successful marathon debut by winning the Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2:05:54. ^[2]

On 13 April 2025, he secured his second marathon victory at the Paris Marathon, improving his personal best to 2:05:25. He made a decisive break from the lead pack with approximately 10 kilometers remaining to win comfortably. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [ excessive citations ]}

Personal bests

• Marathon: 2:05:25 (Paris, 13 April 2025) ^[1]
• Half marathon: 59:44 (Santa Pola, 22 January 2023) ^[1]

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Time
2024	Frankfurt Marathon	Frankfurt, Germany	1st	2:05:54
2025	Paris Marathon	Paris, France	1st	2:05:25

References

1. "Benard BIWOTT". World Athletics. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
2. "Frankfurt Marathon Results". Frankfurt Marathon. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
3. "Kenyan Biwott wins men's Paris Marathon, Ethiopian Hirpa takes women's race". AP News. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
4. "Benard Biwott wins his second marathon in Paris". Athletics News. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
5. "Paris Marathon 2025: All results, times and standings - full list". Olympics.com. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
6. "Benard Biwott, Bedatu Hirpa claim victories at Paris Marathon". ESPN. AP News. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
7. "Benard Biwott sprints to glory in 2025 Paris Marathon". SportPesa News. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

External links

• Benard Biwott at World Athletics