Ronald Korir
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April 10, 1991
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | Ronald Kipkoech Korir April 10, 1991 |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Ronald Kipkoech Korir (born 10 April 1991) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in the marathon. A top-tier elite marathoner, his career is highlighted by a sub-2:05 personal best at the Berlin Marathon.
Korir began competing internationally around 2013, showing early promise with a sixth-place finish at the 2014 Frankfurt Marathon in 2:07:29. He remained a consistent performer in various international marathons for several years.
After an eighth-place finish at the 2022 Valencia Marathon in 2:05:37, Korir delivered a major breakthrough at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Competing against a world-class field, he shattered his personal best by over a minute, finishing fourth with a time of 2:04:22.[1] This result established him as one of the world's fastest marathon runners. He followed this with another fourth-place finish at the 2024 Hamburg Marathon.
Anti-doping violation
In May 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that Korir had been provisionally suspended for the presence or use of Triamcinolone Acetonide, a prohibited substance.[2]