Patrick makau musyoki biography of michael
Patrick Makau MUSYOKI | Profile | World Athletics...
Patrick makau musyoki biography of michael
Patrick Makau Musyoki
Kenyan long-distance runner
For the Kenyan politician, see Patrick Makau (politician).
Patrick Makau setting the previous World Record at the Berlin Marathon 2011 | |
| Born | (1985-03-02) 2 March 1985 (age 39) Tala, Machakos, Kenya |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya |
| Club | Kenya national athletics team |
Patrick Makau Musyoki (born 2 March 1985) is a runner from Kenya.
He is a former world record holder in the marathon—His time of 2:03:38, run at the 2011 Berlin Marathon, was the world record for two years, until it was beaten by Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich at the 2013 Berlin Marathon.[1] He is also notable for his half marathon performances, having won a number of prominent competitions in Europe in sub-1-hour performances.
Career
Makau attended Unyuani School until 1999, after which he joined Kyeni Academy, Misiani. He started running in 2001.[2] He competed at the 2006 IAAF World Road Running Championships and finished in 26th p