Geoffrey Toroitich
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Geoffrey Toroitich |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 2000 (age 24–25) Kenya |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Geoffrey Toroitich (born 2000) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon and half marathon. Known for his top-6 finish at a World Marathon Major, his personal bests are a 59:13 half marathon and a 2:05:46 marathon.
Career
In October 2023, Toroitich ran a personal best of 59:13 to win the Malaga Half Marathon, one of the fastest times recorded globally that season.[1][2][3] Later that year, he added another victory by winning the inaugural Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon in 1:01:38.[4] Toroitich successfully defended his Málaga Half Marathon title in 2024 with a time of 1:00:13.[2][3]
In 2025, Toroitich transitioned to the marathon with immediate success. He placed sixth at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, a World Marathon Major, setting a personal best of 2:05:46.[1][5][6]
Personal bests
- Marathon: 2:05:46 (Tokyo, 2 March 2025)[1]
- Half Marathon: 59:13 (Málaga, 29 October 2023)[1]
- 10 Miles Road: 45:17 (17 September 2022)[1]
Major results
| Year | Race | City | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Malaga Half Marathon | Málaga | 1st | 59:13 (PB)[1][2][3] |
| 2023 | Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon | Hong Kong / Macau / Zhuhai | 1st | 1:01:38[4] |
| 2024 | Malaga Half Marathon | Málaga | 1st | 1:00:13[2][3] |
| 2025 | Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo | 6th | 2:05:46 (PB)[1][5][6] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Geoffrey TOROITICH". World Athletics. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b c d e "Geoffrey Toroitich, winner of the Malaga Half Marathon for the second year on the trot". Sur in English. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b c d e "Geoffrey Toroitich defends his Malaga Half Marathon title". Athletics News. 2024-03-10. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b c "Geoffrey Toroitich wins Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon as Hong Kong actor impresses fans". Pulse Sports. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b c "Tokyo Marathon 2025: All results and times - complete list". Olympics.com. 2025-03-02. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b c "2025 Tokyo Marathon: Recap And Highlights". FloTrack. 2025-03-02. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Kenyans Line to Win Millions in First 2025 Marathon Majors". Kenyans.co.ke. 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "ATHLETICS WATCH: Kenyans shine in different races over the weekend". Mozzart Sport. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2025-06-03.