Bio

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (born June 15, 1995) is a middle-distance runner from Kenya. In 2017, he set the indoor world record for 600 meters. As of 22 July 2018 he is ranked as the sixth fastest athlete over 800 m of all time, with a personal best of 1:42.05. In 2017, he left the UTEP Miners for a professional running contract with Nike, Inc.. While at UTEP, he was coached by gold medalist Paul Ereng. He has qualified to represent Kenya at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal in the 800 m race with a time of 1:45.06.