Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai

Who is Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai?

Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai is a long distance runner from Kenya, who specialises in marathons. He is the fourth fastest man ever over the 42.195 km distance.

Initially running in half marathons, he made his debut over the full distance in 2007 and won his first race later that year at the Amsterdam Marathon. He was fourth at both the 2008 and 2009 London Marathons, but managed to reach the podium at the 2009 World Championships, claiming the silver medal. His 2010 racing saw him finish as runner-up twice at the London and New York City Marathons. At the 2011 London Marathon he won on his fourth attempt with a course record and personal best time of 2:04:40.