Sammy Lelei
Encyclopedia
Sammy Lelei is a former long-distance runner from Kenya
, who won the Berlin Marathon
on September 24, 1995, with a total time of 2:07:02. It was the fastest marathon time in 2005
.
He also won the Lisbon Half Marathon
2007.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, who won the Berlin Marathon
Berlin Marathon
The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a city-wide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate...
on September 24, 1995, with a total time of 2:07:02. It was the fastest marathon time in 2005
Marathon Year Rankings
The following table shows the yearly rankings in the marathon since 1921 and 1980 , based on the best performance in the classic distance race of 42.195 km ....
.
He also won the Lisbon Half Marathon
Lisbon Half Marathon
First held in 1991, the race has consistently delivered fast winning times. However, many of these times have been unratifiable for record purposes due to factors including: the course being too short , excessive tailwinds, as well as there being an excessive drop in altitude, which boosted...
2007.
Achievements
| Representing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Lisbon Half Marathon Lisbon Half Marathon First held in 1991, the race has consistently delivered fast winning times. However, many of these times have been unratifiable for record purposes due to factors including: the course being too short , excessive tailwinds, as well as there being an excessive drop in altitude, which boosted... |
Lisbon, Portugal | 1st | Half marathon | 59.24 |
| 1995 | Berlin Marathon Berlin Marathon The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a city-wide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate... |
Berlin, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:07:02 |