Ezekiel Omullo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 10 December 1987 Kenya |
| Occupation(s) | Long-distance runner; poultry farmer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo (born 10 December 1987) is a Kenyan marathon runner and a poultry farmer. He burst onto the international scene by winning the 2016 Warsaw Marathon. After a period away from elite competition to focus on his poultry farming business during the COVID-19 pandemic, Omullo made a remarkable return, claiming victory at the 2022 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and setting his personal best of 2:08:26 at the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon.
Career
[edit]Omullo made his marathon debut in 2016, immediately winning the Warsaw Marathon with a time of 2:08:55, which stood as his personal best for several years.[1] In 2017, he took third place at the Seoul International Marathon in 2:09:10, contributing to an all-Kenyan podium.[2]
During the 2020–2021 period, with many international races cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Omullo shifted his focus to his poultry farming business in Kenya, relying on it as his primary source of livelihood.[3] This unique background made his return to elite racing particularly notable. In December 2022, Omullo achieved a significant comeback victory at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, winning in 2:20:20 in his debut at the event.[4]
In July 2023, Omullo continued to demonstrate his elite form, running a new personal best of 2:08:26 to finish second at the Gold Coast Marathon.[5] Later that year, he returned to Singapore to defend his title at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, placing sixth with a time of 2:14:50.[6]
Personal bests
[edit]- Marathon: 2:08:26 (Gold Coast, 2 July 2023)[5]
Achievements
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Warsaw Marathon | Warsaw, Poland | 1st | 2:08:55 |
| 2017 | Seoul International Marathon | Seoul, South Korea | 3rd | 2:09:10 |
| 2022 | Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon | Singapore | 1st | 2:20:20 |
| 2023 | Gold Coast Marathon | Gold Coast, Australia | 2nd | 2:08:26 |
| 2023 | Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon | Singapore | 6th | 2:14:50 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Omullo and Kibiwot claim titles at Warsaw Marathon". The Star (Kenya). 26 September 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Kenyans Albert Korir and Nancy Kiprop win thrilling duels". AIMS. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Kenyan chicken farmer wins on StanChart S'pore Marathon debut". The Star (Malaysia). 4 December 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "2022 StanChart Singapore Marathon winner back to defend his crown in bigger 2023 edition". The Straits Times. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Course record by Naoki Koyama at Gold Coast". AIMS. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Ezekiel Kemboi set for grand return to Singapore Marathon". Pulse Sports Kenya. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2025.