Benard Biwott

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Benard Biwott
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
BornBenard Biwott
(2002-05-26) 26 May 2002 (age 23)
Kenya
Occupation long-distance runner
Years active2023–present
Sport
CountryFlag of Kenya.svg  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 specializes 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.

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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

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionTime
2024 Frankfurt Marathon Frankfurt, Germany 1st2:05:54
2025 Paris Marathon Paris, France 1st2:05:25

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.
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