Geoffrey Toroitich

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Geoffrey Toroitich
Personal information
Birth nameGeoffrey Toroitich
NationalityKenyan
Born2000 (age 24–25)
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

Geoffrey Toroitich (born 2000) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon and half marathon. Known for his top-6 finish at a World Marathon Major, his personal bests are a 59:13 half marathon and a 2:05:46 marathon.

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Career

In October 2023, Toroitich ran a personal best of 59:13 to win the Malaga Half Marathon, one of the fastest times recorded globally that season. [1] [2] [3] Later that year, he added another victory by winning the inaugural Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon in 1:01:38. [4] Toroitich successfully defended his Málaga Half Marathon title in 2024 with a time of 1:00:13. [2] [3]

In 2025, Toroitich transitioned to the marathon with immediate success. He placed sixth at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, a World Marathon Major, setting a personal best of 2:05:46. [1] [5] [6]

Personal bests

Major results

YearRaceCityPositionTime
2023 Malaga Half Marathon Málaga 1st59:13 (PB) [1] [2] [3]
2023Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon Hong Kong / Macau / Zhuhai 1st1:01:38 [4]
2024 Malaga Half Marathon Málaga 1st1:00:13 [2] [3]
2025 Tokyo Marathon Tokyo 6th2:05:46 (PB) [1] [5] [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Geoffrey TOROITICH". World Athletics. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Geoffrey Toroitich, winner of the Malaga Half Marathon for the second year on the trot". Sur in English. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Geoffrey Toroitich defends his Malaga Half Marathon title". Athletics News. 2024-03-10. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  4. 1 2 "Geoffrey Toroitich wins Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon as Hong Kong actor impresses fans". Pulse Sports. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  5. 1 2 "Tokyo Marathon 2025: All results and times - complete list". Olympics.com. 2025-03-02. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  6. 1 2 "2025 Tokyo Marathon: Recap And Highlights". FloTrack. 2025-03-02. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  7. "Kenyans Line to Win Millions in First 2025 Marathon Majors". Kenyans.co.ke. 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  8. "ATHLETICS WATCH: Kenyans shine in different races over the weekend". Mozzart Sport. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
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