Brimin Kipkorir
Kenyan marathon runner
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Brimin Kipkorir (born 25 May 1989) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in marathon events. He has won several major international marathons, including the Frankfurt Marathon and Sydney Marathon, and set multiple course records. However, he is currently under provisional suspension due to a doping violation.[citation needed]
Early life
Career
Kipkorir's marathon career has been marked by consistent performances and major victories:
- 2018 – Won the Athens Classic Marathon in 2:10:57.[2]
- 2017 & 2019 – Won the Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon.[3]
- 2022 & 2023 – Won the Frankfurt Marathon, setting a personal best of 2:04:53 in 2023.[4]
- 2024 – Set a course record at the Sydney Marathon, finishing in 2:06:18.[5]
- 2024 – Won the Taipei Marathon in 2:11:41.[6]
Doping Suspension
In February 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) provisionally suspended Kipkorir after he tested positive for EPO and furosemide. The sample was collected during an out-of-competition test on 22 November 2024.[7]
Personal Bests
- Marathon – 2:04:53 (Frankfurt, 2023)
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | Marathon | 2:12:39 |
| 2018 | Athens Classic Marathon | Athens, Greece | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:57 |
| 2019 | Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:43 |
| 2022 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:06:11 |
| 2023 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:04:53 (Personal Best) |
| 2024 | Sydney Marathon | Sydney, Australia | 1st | Marathon | 2:06:18 (Course Record) |
| 2024 | Taipei Marathon | Taipei, Taiwan | 1st | Marathon | 2:11:41 |