Leonard Korir
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:09:31
Qualifying Race: 2023 Paris Marathon
Date of Birth
12/10/86
Age on Race Day
37
Current Residence
Colorado Springs, CO
Hometown
Iten, Kenya
High School
Kipsangui High School
Current Affiliation
World Class Army Program
Profession
U.S.Army soldier
Marathon PB
2.07.56
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Iona University
Career Highlights
2016 Olympics, 10,000m; Member of Team USA for World Athletics Championships, 10,000m, 2017 and 2019; 12-time USATF Champion; Fastest marathon debut ever by an American (2:07:56) at Amsterdam in 2019
Greatest Accomplishment
Joining the Army
Interesting Story
Came to America on athletic scholarships to run for Iona, then joined the U.S. Army after finishing college
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