Abel Kirui retire from running, takes up administrative position

After 20 years running across the world, double world marathon champion Abel Kirui has decided to retire to take up managerial positions.

The 2016 Chicago marathon champion won both the 2009 and 2011 world titles in Berlin and Daegu respectively.

Kiruiu, who also won silver in marathon at the 2012 London Olympic Games said that the 20 years will be good for his name to sprout.

“Right now, I’m the Deputy Director Sports and Chaplaincy for the Kenya Administration Police, a role I will use to produce better athletes for the force and for Team Kenya,” he said.

Kirui’s last marathon was in May 2025 in Cali. He exits the stage having recorded a 2:05:04 personal best (PB).