Alexander Mutiso Munyao

Alexander Mutiso Munyao (born 10 September 1996) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in road running.

His personal best of 57:59 in the half marathon set at the 2020 Valencia Half Marathon is the fourth fastest time ever. He also won 2023 Prague International Marathon at the course record of 2:05:09.

In the 2024 London Marathon, Munyao pulled away from legendary Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele in the final three kilometers to win the race in 2:04:01.

Personal bests

Outdoor

• 3000 metres – 7:56.86 (Donetsk 2013)
• 5000 metres – 13:21.90 (Kumamoto 2016)
• 10,000 metres – 27:23.03 (Yokohama 2021)

Road

• Half marathon – 57:59 (Valencia 2020)
• Marathon - 2:03:11 (Valencia 2023)

References

External links

• Alexander Mutiso Munyao at World Athletics

1. Kenya at the 2024 Summer Olympics
2. Mahamed Mahamed
3. World Marathon Majors
4. 2024 London Marathon
5. Adizero: Road to Records
6. 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics
7. Kamba people