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.
Early life Kipkorir was born in Kapkitony, Keiyo South, Kenya. Before fully committing to athletics, he worked as a farmer in his village.
Career Kipkorir's marathon career has been marked by consistent performances and major victories: 2018 – Won the Athens Classic Marathon in 2:10:57. 2017 & 2019 – Won the Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon. 2022 & 2023 – Won the Frankfurt Marathon, setting a personal best of 2:04:53 in 2023. 2024 – Set a course record at the Sydney Marathon, finishing in 2:06:18. 2024 – Won the Taipei Marathon in 2:11:41.
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.
Personal Bests Marathon – 2:04:53 (Frankfurt, 2023)
Achievements 2017Nairobi Standard Chartered MarathonNairobi, Kenya 1stMarathon2:12:392018Athens Classic MarathonAthens, Greece 1stMarathon2:10:572019Nairobi Standard Chartered MarathonNairobi, Kenya 1stMarathon2:10:432022Frankfurt MarathonFrankfurt, Germany 1stMarathon2:06:112023Frankfurt MarathonFrankfurt, Germany 1stMarathon2:04:53 (Personal Best)2024Sydney MarathonSydney, Australia 1stMarathon2:06:18 (Course Record)2024Taipei MarathonTaipei, Taiwan 1stMarathon2:11:41
References
External links Brimin Kipkorir Profile at World Athletics