John Korir: How One Kenyan Runner Changed Long-Distance Running Forever
John Korir stands as one of Kenya’s most accomplished yet understated long-distance runners, a man whose career spanned over two decades and left an indelible mark on the sport. Born on December 17, 1975, in Kapsabet, Kenya—a region renowned for producing world-class distance athletes—Korir’s journey from rural beginnings to international acclaim offers a compelling narrative…