Abel Kirui
Kenyan long-distance runner · Kenya · On the map · Athletes · Born 1982 · age 44
Abel Kirui is a long-distance runner from Kenya who competes in marathons. He had back-to-back wins in the World Championship marathon in 2009 and 2011.
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Kirui won in 2009 with a time of 2:06:54, then defended his title with a winning margin of two minutes and 28 seconds - the largest ever margin at the World Championship event. He earned the silver medal in the 2012 London Olympic marathon.
Country
Kenya
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1982 · age 44
