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Leonard Korir

1986 - Today

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Leonard Essau Korir (born December 10, 1986) is an American long-distance runner who competes over distances from 5000 meters to the marathon. He is a two-time NCAA champion, winning an indoor 5000 m title and outdoor 10,000 meters title in 2011 for the Iona Gaels. He gained United States citizenship and began competing for his adoptive nation in 2016. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 5 different languages on Wikipedia. Leonard Korir is the 12,207th most popular athlete (down from 10,421st in 2024), the 229th most popular biography from Kenya (down from 188th in 2019) and the 178th most popular Kenyan Athlete.

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Among people born in 1986, Leonard Korir ranks 2,199. Before him are Brendan Boyce, Krystina Alogbo, Celtus Dossou Yovo, Mohamed Samandi, Charlotte Dobson, and Michelle Sechser. After him are Emily Cherotich Tuei, Kellyn Taylor, Scott Tupper, Kim Conley, Marianne Skarpnord, and Sandra Galvis.

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In Kenya

Among people born in Kenya, Leonard Korir ranks 228 out of 150. Before him are Mathew Sawe (1988), Simon Koech (2003), Shadrack Kipchirchir (1989), Rodgers Kwemoi (1997), and Purity Cherotich Kirui (1991). After him are Ida Marie Baad Nielsen (1992), Christine Ongare (1993), Emily Cherotich Tuei (1986), Noel Murambi (1989), Caroline Chepkoech Kipkirui (1994), Alex Korio (1990), and Mark Odhiambo (1993).

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Among ATHLETES In Kenya

Among athletes born in Kenya, Leonard Korir ranks 177. Before him are Mathew Sawe (1988), Simon Koech (2003), Shadrack Kipchirchir (1989), Rodgers Kwemoi (1997), and Purity Cherotich Kirui (1991). After him are Ida Marie Baad Nielsen (1992), Christine Ongare (1993), Emily Cherotich Tuei (1986), Caroline Chepkoech Kipkirui (1994), Alex Korio (1990), Mark Odhiambo (1993), and Reapi Ulunisau (1994).

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