Judith Korir Explained
| Judith Korir |
| Full Name: | Judith Jeptum Korir |
| Nationality: | Kenyan |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Event: | Marathon |
| Birth Date: | 12 December 1995 |
Judith Jeptum Korir (born 12 December 1995) is a Kenyan marathon runner.[1]
Korir won the 2021 Abu Dhabi Marathon in a time of 2:22:30.[2] [3] She secured victory at the 2022 Paris Marathon, setting a new course record and a new personal best time of 2:19:48.[4] [5]
Korir was selected by Kenya to run in the 2022 World Athletics Championships – Women's marathon in which she finished second to earn the silver medal in a new personal best time of 2:18:20.[6]
Korir finished in sixth place at the 2023 London Marathon.[7]
Personal bests
Notes and References
- Web site: Judith Jeptum KORIR | Profile | World Athletics. worldathletics.org.
- Web site: Titus Ekiru and Judith Korir complete double for Kenya at Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon. Amith. Passela. 26 November 2021. The National.
- Web site: Korir and Ekiru dominate in Abu Dhabi | REPORTS | World Athletics. worldathletics.org.
- Web site: Jeptum breaks French all-comers' record at Paris Marathon, Teklu breaks course record in Barcelona | REPORTS | World Athletics. worldathletics.org.
- Web site: The Associated Press . Kenya's Jeptum breaks women's course record en route to Paris Marathon victory . CBC.ca . 2022-04-03 . 2022-07-18.
- Web site: Women's Marathon Start Lists for the 2022 World Athletics Championships | Watch Athletics. www.watchathletics.com.
- Web site: Judith Korir and defending champion Moses Kibet bracing up for tough battle in Australia. Pulsesports.co.ke. 8 January 2024. Abigael. Wafula. 17 September 2023.
