Brimin Kipkorir

Brimin Kipkorir 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 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