Filex Kipchirchir Kiprotich (born 1988) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. In 2019, he won the Sydney Marathon and he set a new course record of 2:09:49.[1] In this year he also won the Daegu Marathon held in Daegu, South Korea setting a new course record of 2:05:33.

Filex Kiprotich
Personal information
Full nameFilex Kipchirchir Kiprotich
Sport
Country Kenya
SportLong-distance running

In 2015, he won the Honolulu Marathon.[2] In 2016 and 2017 he won the Gyeongju International Marathon.

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Kenya
2015 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu, Hawaii 1st Marathon 2:11:42
2016 Gyeongju International Marathon Gyeongju, South Korea 1st Marathon 2:06:58
2017 Gyeongju International Marathon Gyeongju, South Korea 1st Marathon 2:06:54
2019 Daegu Marathon Daegu, South Korea 1st Marathon 2:05:33
Sydney Marathon Sydney, Australia 1st Marathon 2:09:49

References

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  1. ^ "Kiprotich runs sub 2:10, sets new record to win Blackmores Sydney Marathon". Runner's Tribe. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Kiprotich wins men's Honolulu Marathon; Tight finish in women's race". The Star Advertiser. 13 December 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
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