Elisha Tanui

Elisha Kipkoech Tanui (born September 16, 1983 in Kipsangui, Uasin Gishu, Eldoret, Kenya) is a world-class runner at distance ranging from 1500 meters (PR 3:48) to the 24-hour ultra-marathon (137 miles).

He was the first Kenyan athlete to run more than 100 miles in one day, covering 139 miles at UltraCentric 2008.[1] His best times are 14:25 at 5K, 29:06 at 10K, half marathon in 64:59, and marathon in 2:14:16. His dream is to run and win the 2012 Boston Marathon.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "24 Hour Run Overall Summary". U L T R A C E N T R I C. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
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