Elkanah Kibet
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:09:07
Qualifying Race: 2022 Boston Marathon
Date of Birth
06/02/83
Age on Race Day
40
Current Residence
Colorado Springs, CO
Hometown
Kamariny, Kenya
High School
Kipsoen High School
Current Affiliation
ASICS
Profession
U.S. Army soldier
Marathon PB
2.09:07
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2016, 2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Auburn University
Career Highlights
4-time Team USA member for World Athletics Championships in the marathon (16th in 2017; 4th, 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Family
Married to Dr Joyce Kibet and they have three kids: Edith (13), Eli (7) and Ellorah (3)
Favorite Book
Bible
Favorite Movie
My Cousin Vinny
Favorite TV Show/Series
Let’s Make A Deal
Favorite Song
Amazing Grace
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Dairy Queen strawberry milkshake
Favorite Breakfast
Oatmeal
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Smart people create their own future."
Favorite Running Memory
Heartbreak Hill in the Boston Marathon
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