Ismael Kirui
- January 9, 2024
- Kenyan Long-distance Runner
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ismael Kirui |
| Occupation | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 20, 1975(1975-02-20) |
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Ismael Kirui Biography
| Name | Ismael Kirui |
| Birthday | Feb 20 |
| Birth Year | 1975 |
| Place Of Birth | Kenya |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Siblings | Richard Chelimo |
Ismael Kirui is one of the most popular and richest Kenyan long- distance runner who was born on February 20, 1975 in Kenya, Kenya. Ismael Kirui (born 20 February 1975 in Kapcherop, Marakwet District) is a former Kenyan long distance runner who won gold medals over 5000 metres at the 1993 and 1995 World Championships in Athletics.
His gold medal in 1995 was won under very different circumstances as the final was run at a slow pace and decided in a sprint.
Ismael Kirui is the younger brother of Richard Chelimo. Other relatives include brother William “Willy” Kirui, half-sister Catherine Kirui and cousins Moses Kiptanui and William Mutwol. He is married to Rose Cheruiyot. He and Cheruiyot completed an unusual married couple’s double when they won the men’s and women’s races, respectively, at the Belfast International Cross Country in 1995.
Ismael Kirui Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ismael Kirui is one of the richest Kenyan long-distance runner from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ismael Kirui 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
An accomplished road race runner, Kirui won three consecutive Bay to Breakers 12K titles, from 1993 to 1995. His first victory in 33:42 set a world road record in that event.
His victory in Stuttgart in 1993 was especially impressive as he was only aged eighteen and led the race from the front for most of the second half. On the final straight he shrugged off an attack from Haile Gebrselassie. His winning time of 13:02.75 minutes was a new World Championships record. He became the youngest world champion, aged 18 years 177 days. The same year he broke the World junior record in 5000 metres in Zurich by running 13:06.50.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
Ismael Kirui height 5 ft 3 in Israel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ismael Kirui Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Israel Ranked on the list of most popular Kenyan long-distance runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Ismael Kirui celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.