Asbel Rutto
Kenyan long-distance runner
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Asbel Rutto (born 12 February 2002) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. He rose to prominence with his course record victory at the 2024 Rome Marathon and holds a personal best of 2:06:24 in the event.
February 12, 2002
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | Asbel Rutto February 12, 2002 |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Marathon, 10km Road, 25km Road |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Career
Asbel made his international debut in road races, notably improving his 10km personal best to 27:55 when he placed third at the 2023 Absa Run Your City Durban 10K.[1]
Asbel's breakthrough came in the marathon in 2024. On March 17, 2024, he won the Rome Marathon in a new course record time of 2:06:24. This performance also marked a significant personal best for Asbel, improving his previous best by over three minutes.[2][3] During the race, he led at the halfway point with a split of 1:02:36 and sustained his lead to win his first career marathon.[3]
He also holds a personal best of 1:13:36 in the 25 kilometres road race, set in Nairobi in December 2024.[4]
Personal bests
Major results
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K | Durban, South Africa | 3rd | 27:55 |
| 2024 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:06:24[2][3] |
