Evans Rutto
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Evans Rutto (born April 8, 1978 in Marakwet District) is a Kenyan athlete who won the 2003 Chicago Marathon with debutant world record time of 2:05:50, the 2004 London Marathon, and the 2004 Chicago Marathon. He took 10th in the 2005 London Marathon.
Prior to the 2003 Chicago Marathon Rutto was an elite runner at the 10k to half-marathon distance.
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[edit] Personal bests
[edit] Track
- 10,000 m: 27:31.32
- 5,000 m: 13:02.71
[edit] Road
- Marathon: 2:05:50
- Half-Marathon: 1:01:30
- 10k: 28:19
- 5k: 13:34
[edit] Family
Rutto is married with three children, Winnie, Dennis, and Dieter (after Coach Dieter Hogen) (as of 2005). His father Kilimo Yano was also a runner, whose personal best at 10,000 m was 29 minutes.
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Evans Rutto
- Chicago Marathon
- London Marathon
- http://www.kimbia.net/athletes/evans_rutto.php
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Khalid Khannouchi |
Men's Chicago Marathon Winner 2003 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Felix Limo |
Preceded by Gezahegne Abera |
Men's London Marathon Winner 2004 |
Succeeded by Martin Lel |
| Preceded by Paul Tergat |
Men's Fastest Marathon Race 2004 |
Succeeded by Haile Gebrselassie |
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