Ronald Korir

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Ronald Korir
Personal information
Birth nameRonald Kipkoech Korir
NationalityKenyan
Born (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991 (age 34)
Kenya
Occupation Long-distance runner
Years active2013–present
Sport
CountryFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Sport Athletics
Event Marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • Marathon: 2:04:22 (Berlin, 2023)

Ronald Kipkoech Korir (born 10 April 1991) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in the marathon. A top-tier elite marathoner, his career is highlighted by a sub-2:05 personal best at the Berlin Marathon.

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Career

Korir began competing internationally around 2013, showing early promise with a sixth-place finish at the 2014 Frankfurt Marathon in 2:07:29. He remained a consistent performer in various international marathons for several years.

After an eighth-place finish at the 2022 Valencia Marathon in 2:05:37, Korir delivered a major breakthrough at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Competing against a world-class field, he shattered his personal best by over a minute, finishing fourth with a time of 2:04:22. [1] This result established him as one of the world's fastest marathon runners. He followed this with another fourth-place finish at the 2024 Hamburg Marathon.

Anti-doping violation

In May 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that Korir had been provisionally suspended for the presence or use of Triamcinolone Acetonide, a prohibited substance. [2]

Personal bests

Major results

YearCompetitionLocationPositionTime
2014 Frankfurt Marathon Frankfurt, Germany6th2:07:29
2022 Valencia Marathon Valencia, Spain8th2:05:37
2023 Berlin Marathon Berlin, Germany4th2:04:22
2024Hamburg MarathonHamburg, Germany4th2:05:41

References

  1. "Berlin Marathon 2023: All results and times - complete list". Olympics.com. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  2. "Provisional Suspensions In Force". Athletics Integrity Unit. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025. Ronald KORIR (KEN) | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Triamcinolone Acetonide) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued
  3. 1 2 "Ronald KORIR – World Athletics profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 20 July 2025.