Eric Kiprono Kiptanui

Eric Kiptanui is a marathon newcomer with superb potential. His personal best of 58:42 makes him the fastest half marathon runner ever entered into the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon. Originally a 1,500 m runner the 29 year-old Kenyan made instant impact in international road running.

Coached by renowned Italian Renato Canova he won his first three races: On New Year’s Eve 2017 he took the 10k in Madrid, then Kiptanui clocked 60:05 in his half marathon debut in Lisbon, followed by a phenomenal course record of 58:42 in the Berlin half marathon in spring 2018.

Time and again marathon novices have achieved remarkable victories with superb performances in Dubai. It was only a year ago when Ethiopia’s debutant Getaneh Molle won the race with 2:03:34, a course record. Kiptanui looks capable of continuing this tradition. Additionally he might be the one who can end the Ethiopian win streak in Dubai which began back in 2012.

Age

29

Country

Kenya

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