Brimin Kipkorir

Brimin Kipkorir
Personal information
Born (1989-05-25) May 25, 1989
Kapkitony, Keiyo South, Kenya
Sport
Country Kenya
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running

Brimin Kipkorir (born 25 May 1989) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in marathon events. He has won several major international marathons, including the Frankfurt Marathon and Sydney Marathon, and set multiple course records. However, he is currently under provisional suspension due to a doping violation.

Early Life

Kipkorir was born in Kapkitony, Keiyo South, Kenya. Before fully committing to athletics, he worked as a farmer in his village.[1]

Career

Kipkorir's marathon career has been marked by consistent performances and major victories:

  • 2018 – Won the Athens Classic Marathon in 2:10:57.[2]
  • 2017 & 2019 – Won the Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon.[3]
  • 2022 & 2023 – Won the Frankfurt Marathon, setting a personal best of 2:04:53 in 2023.[4]
  • 2024 – Set a course record at the Sydney Marathon, finishing in 2:06:18.[5]
  • 2024 – Won the Taipei Marathon in 2:11:41.[6]

Doping Suspension

In February 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) provisionally suspended Kipkorir after he tested positive for EPO and furosemide. The sample was collected during an out-of-competition test on 22 November 2024.[7]

Personal Bests

  • Marathon – 2:04:53 (Frankfurt, 2023)

Achievements

Representing  Kenya
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2017 Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon Nairobi, Kenya 1st Marathon 2:12:39
2018 Athens Classic Marathon Athens, Greece 1st Marathon 2:10:57
2019 Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon Nairobi, Kenya 1st Marathon 2:10:43
2022 Frankfurt Marathon Frankfurt, Germany 1st Marathon 2:06:11
2023 Frankfurt Marathon Frankfurt, Germany 1st Marathon 2:04:53 (Personal Best)
2024 Sydney Marathon Sydney, Australia 1st Marathon 2:06:18 (Course Record)
2024 Taipei Marathon Taipei, Taiwan 1st Marathon 2:11:41

References

  1. ^ "Misoi: Indefatigable star who almost quit after many poor shows". Standard Media. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  2. ^ "Brimin Kipkorir Misoi from Kenya is the winner of the 36th Athens Marathon". 11 November 2018. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  3. ^ "Misoi: Indefatigable star who almost quit after many poor shows". Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  4. ^ "Brimin Kipkorir Misoi - Athlete Profile". Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  5. ^ "Misoi, Edesa set new course records in Sydney Marathon". Reuters. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  6. ^ "Taipei Marathon Results". Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  7. ^ "Kenya's Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
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