Benard Biwott
Benard Biwott is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and half marathon events. Notably, he made a winning marathon debut at the 2024 Frankfurt Marathon, followed by a victory at the 2025 Paris Marathon, where he improved his personal best time to 2:05:25.
Career
Biwott emerged as a prominent road runner in the early 2020s. In January 2023, he set his half marathon personal best of 59:44 at the Santa Pola Half Marathon in Spain.In October 2024, Biwott made a successful marathon debut by winning the Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2:05:54.
On 13 April 2025, he secured his second marathon victory at the Paris Marathon, improving his personal best to 2:05:25. He made a decisive break from the lead pack with approximately 10 kilometers remaining to win comfortably.
Personal bests
- Marathon: 2:05:25
- Half marathon: 59:44
Achievements