Leonard Korir

Leonard Essau Korir (born December 10, 1986) is an American long-distance runner who competes over distances from 5000 meters to the marathon.

He opted to study political science at Iona College, an institution he recognised as a fellow Kenyan, Richard Kiplagat, had attended there.

He regularly ran in lower-level American road races, with highlights including third at the 2014 Boston Half Marathon.

[8] In 2015, a win at the New York Half Marathon in 61:06 minutes established him among the best on the American circuit, as he edged training partner Stephen Sambu by one second.

[10] In his debut at the national level, he placed in the top three at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials behind Galen Rupp and Shadrack Kipchirchir (another former Kenyan).

Korir in 2017
Leonard Korir and Shadrack Kipchirchir run 10,000 meters