Edwin Kiptoo (born 14 August 1993) is a Kenyan
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength.
Within endurance ru ...
competing in
marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...
and
half marathon
A half marathon is a road running event of —half the distance of a marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish, or shortcu ...
events. In 2016, he won the
Beirut Marathon with a time of 2:13:19.
He also won several half marathon events: the
Great Eastern Run and
Cardiff Half Marathon in 2011, the
Bath Half Marathon in 2012, the
Zwolle Half Marathon in 2013 and the
Egmond Half Marathon in 2018.
In 2015 and 2016 he won the
Dam tot Damloop, a 10-mile race held in the Netherlands.
In 2016 he also finished in 3rd place in the
Brighton Marathon.
In 2019, he finished in 2nd place in the
Zevenheuvelenloop
The Zevenheuvelenloop (; English: Seven Hills Run) is an annual Road running, road race of 15K_run, 15 kilometres held in and around Nijmegen, Netherlands. It was first organised in 1984 and has grown to be one of the largest road races in th ...
, a 15 kilometres event held in the Netherlands.
In 2022, he finished first place in the annual
Mexico City Marathon held on the streets of
Mexico City
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.
In 2023, he finished first place in the
Athens Authentic Marathon, setting a new record of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Living people
1993 births
Place of birth missing (living people)
Kenyan male marathon runners
Kenyan male long-distance runners
21st-century Kenyan sportsmen
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