Martha Komu

Martha Komu (born March 23, 1983, in Gathanji, Laikipia District) is a Kenyan runner who specialises in a marathon.

Komu started her education at Nyakiambi and Lariak primary schools.

In 2003, she moved her base to France, where she represents the Clermont Athlétisme Auvergne athletics club.

In 2008, she won the Paris Marathon, setting a personal record of 2:25.33 hours.

Her father used to be a runner and her elder brother Francis Komu is a road running competitor.

Komu warms-up before the 2014 Paris Marathon