Hellen Obiri

Kenya

Hellen Obiri

Hellen Obiri is a renowned Kenyan middle-distance and long-distance runner known for her incredible performances in events ranging from the 1500 meters to marathons. She is a multiple World Champion and Olympic medalist, particularly excelling in the 5000 meters and cross country competitions. Obiri's athletic prowess has made her one of the most formidable competitors on the global stage.

Olympic Medals

Silver2
Bronze1

World Championship Medals

Gold1
Silver1
Bronze1

Personal Bests

Marathon

The XXXIII Olympic Games

2:23:10

8/11/2024

Road Race

35:13

8/20/2023

Marathon

2:21:38

4/17/2023

10,000 Metres

World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022

30:10.02

7/16/2022

10 Kilometres Road

30:15

5/22/2022

Major Championships

🥈

The XXXII Olympic Games - 5000 Metres

14:38.36

🥈

The XXXI Olympic Games - 5000 Metres

14:29.77

🥉

The XXXIII Olympic Games - Marathon

2:23:10

The XXXII Olympic Games - 10,000 Metres

30:24.27

The XXX Olympic Games - 1500 Metres

4:16.57

Recent Mentions

Boston Marathon 2025
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Boston Marathon 2025

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8 days ago

An historic day on Boylston for the 2025 Boston Marathon. Sharon Lokedi finally bested her long-time rival and two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri. @shazrine not only upgraded her 2nd place finish from last year to take home the golden wreath, she also took home a shiny new course record. I guess an historic effort is what it takes to beat @hellenobiri . @jesstonn came in with the goal of being Top American and got the job done. @anniefrisb3 had the kind of day we’ve all been hoping/expecting her to have for so long now, coming in 2nd American and 8th overall (her second Top 10 finish at a world marathon major). @emmajanelbates came in third American. Olympian @dakotahlindwurm was fourth American. And @des_linden came in 5th American in an emotional finish for her last professional marathon. . On the men’s side, 2024 Chicago Marathon champion John Korir took the win, quieting any doubts that the winner on the flat and fast Chicago course might not be able to handle hills. People must have forgotten that @korir564 was a two-time winner of the very hilly LA Marathon. The North American men also had a solid showing, with @connermantz just narrowly missing the podium by getting out kicked by CyBrian Kotut @kimurgorkotut @rory_linkletter came in as top Canadian and 6th overall. Fellow BYU alum @_clayton_young_ came in 7th for 2nd American.

Boston Marathon Preview Show
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Boston Marathon Preview Show

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10 days ago

Jonathan Gault joins us from Boston to break down Boston Marthon media day. Can Hellen Obiri 3-peat? What about Conner Mantz's chances? What did stars like Conner Mantz, Hellen Obiri, Keira D'Amato, Sisay Lemma, Sara Hall, Evans Chebet have to say? Jane Hedengren ran 14:57. What should be next for her? And is Donavan Brazier back? 00:00 Music 00:32 Start 03:45 Women's Race Preview: Helen O'Biri's quest for 3-peat 05:53 Helen O'Biri's Training and Competitors 24:00 American Contenders: Women 36:50 Men's Race Preview: 41:09 Conner Mantz 42:39 CJ Albertson 44:01 Comparing Young and Manz 48:15 Predictions for Boston Marathon 52:34 Jane Hedegren's 14:57 5000m 56:29 Debating High School Phenoms 01:07:29 Athing Mu's 5K 01:14:35 Donavan Brazier is back!?

2025 Boston Marathon
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2025 Boston Marathon

Jason and Kevin discuss the favorites and dark horses for the 2025 Boston Marathon, including Evans Chebet, Sisay Lemma, Conner Mantz, Hellen Obiri and Emma Bates. Then the guys chat about the return of Athing Mu, Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles podcasting about each other and the newest iteration of super shoes. 

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2025 BOSTON MARATHON PREVIEW | LIVE FROM PUMA'S HIGH POINT
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The 2025 Boston Marathon promises an exciting blend of redemption stories, debut intrigue, and head-to-head rivalries across both elite fields. On the men’s side, defending champion Sisay Lemma returns after last year’s audacious front-running victory, facing off against 2024 Chicago champ John Korir, two-time Boston winner Evans Chebet, rising Kenyan Daniel Mateiko, and U.S. hopeful Conner Mantz. Other contenders include Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana and Americans Clayton Young and CJ Albertson, each hoping to outlast the pack or capitalize on race-day chaos.

In the women’s race, Hellen Obiri is chasing a rare three-peat in Boston, entering as the clear favorite despite a strong field. She’ll be challenged by past podium finishers Amane Beriso and Sharon Lokedi, 2:16 marathoner Yalemzerf Yehualaw, and rising marathon star Irene Cheptai. The American field is led by Keira D’Amato in her Boston debut, Emma Bates returning to form, and Dakota Popehn riding Olympic momentum. Young talents like Gabi Rooker, Jessica McClain, and Jackie Gaughan round out a promising domestic squad, with veterans Des Linden and Sara Vaughn adding experience to the mix.

Cooler temperatures, slight winds, and the Newton Hills promise another unpredictable Patriot’s Day. Tactics, toughness, and timing will determine who claims the tape on Boylston.

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Sharon Lokedi On What She Learned From The Boston Marathon Race vs. Hellen Obiri Before 2025 Rematch
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Sharon Lokedi shares her takeaways from finishing second at the Boston Marathon in 2024 and her thoughts heading into this year's Boston Marathon. Sharon Lokedi | 2022 NYC Champ, 2024 Boston runner-up | 2:22:45 Personal Best (Boston, 2024) "Lokedi would surely love to flip the script on Obiri after finishing behind her in three straight marathons in 2024, including a runner-up finish in Boston one year ago. The 31-year-old is cut from a very similar mold as her fellow Kenyan in many ways: a tough game-day performer who thrives in championship settings and whose personal best doesn’t reflect her talent or resume. And she sent a clear message to the competition that she’s here to win it with a victory at the NYC Half in March, beating U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials champ Fiona O’Keeffe by 42 seconds. Often, it feels like Lokedi flies under the radar despite her incredible run of road racing over the last few years, and that might be the best asset in her disposal come Monday. Surely, Obiri or anyone else would be silly to discount a WMM champion’s chances, but if Lokedi can fly under the radar in the lead pack as long as possible, she’s as well-equipped as anyone to battle for the win over the final few miles, and one of these days, she’s bound to (re-)flip the script on her rival." FULL PREVIEW: https://citiusmag.beehiiv.com/p/2025-boston-marathon-elite-fields-preview Race results information and live tracking will be available on the Boston Marathon app. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com

Boston Marathon 2025: Live Pre-Race Show! (Presented by PUMA)
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Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer will preview all of the top athletes and storylines to watch for the men's and women's elite races at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Sisay Lemma, Hellen Obiri, John Korir, Sharon Lokedi, Evans Chebet, Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Edna Kiplagat, CJ Albertson, Zach Panning Amane Beriso, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Keira D’Amato, Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Dakotah Popehn are among the notable stars competing at the historic race. We will also share our picks at the end of the show. HOW TO WATCH THE RACE ON TV: All the Marathon Monday action gets underway on April 21st with pro races beginning at 9 a.m. The professional men’s field starts at 9:37 am E.T. and the pro women at 9:47 am E.T. Locally, the race will be viewable live on TV or online at WCVB-5. If you’re not in Massachusetts, the race will be shown live on ESPN2 with coverage beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. PRESENTED BY PUMA – Show presented by PUMA | The all-new Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 is here — and it's built to move you faster than ever before. Crafted with cutting-edge design + backed by science from UMass Amherst, this race-day shoe delivers a 3.15% boost in running economy (vs. the Fast-R 2) — which could mean shaving over 4.5 minutes off a 3-hour marathon time. Designed for serious speed. Proven to change the game. Get your edge. Lace up in the Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3. A limited global drop will go live on PUMA.com, in PUMA flagship stores and in select retailers across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia from Friday 25 April. Follow CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For partnership or sponsorship inquiries: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! #bostonmarathon

Boston Marathon 2025: La élite mundial y resultados destacados en Puerto Rico (EP 183)
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RunningCommunity #Atletismo #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningCommunity #Atletismo #RunnersOfInstagram¡La emoción del Maratón de Boston 2025 está a otro nivel! Hellen Obiri y Sisay Lemma lideran un field repleto de estrellas que buscan dejar huella en esta edición histórica. En este video, repasamos a los atletas élite más destacados y también te mostramos cómo les fue a los corredores de Puerto Rico en las carreras efectuadas en la primera semana de abril. Ademas, Carreras que no te puedes perder en Puerto Rico.¿Quiénes podrían coronarse en Boston? Alexander Torres gana en Texas. Dale play y entérate.Síguenos para más contenido de running, entrevistas, y cobertura de carreras locales e internacionales.#BostonMarathon2025 #HellenObiri #SisayLemma #RunningPuertoRico #SoloRunning #Atletismo #MaratonBoston #Maratonistas #RoadToBoston #EliteRunners #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningCommunity #AtletismoBorincano

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How we performed in 2024
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How we performed in 2024

Happy holidays!! Olli, Morgan, and George recap their 2024 highs and lows, from Olympic moments to personal breakthroughs. They also dive into their New Year's plans, discuss the upcoming track season, and make some bold predictions for the Tokyo World Champs. Plus, get our latest takes on Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Pokémon Go battles and the Mike Smith's new coaching chapter.

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Ritz and Mike Smith working together?! + Xmas Wishes, Grand Slam Media Deal, OAC's Future...
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Grab your coffee and join us for a festive Coffee Club Pod! We're sharing our favorite Christmas memories, diving into what we're grateful for, and revealing our wildest running-related Christmas wishes. Plus, we've got some fun tangents about the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar, and the future of the OAC. Don't miss this holiday special filled with laughter, cheer, and good vibes!

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Joe Klecker & Morgan McDonald racing the Half Marathon?! | BLANKS GOES PRO, BU MADNESS, EURO XC!
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In today's episode Joe Klecker subs in to get into all of the running news and chat a bit about his (and Morgan's) Half Marathon debut in Houston. We cover everything include Graham Blanks new pro announcement, all of the craziness at the recent BU Meet, Euro XC Champs where Sinta took home the relay W, and a bunch of other random race results. We also get into some of the training differences in half marathon training vs our typical fall build and some of the things Joe is thinking about for next year and beyond.

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Robert Farken: Double threshold vs. Single sessions?? | FARKEN HOARE, VALENCIA, RACE WEEK
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In today's episode we welcome new On Athletics Club teammate Robert Farken! Robert is joining us as a recent transfer from OAC Europe. He is a multi-time national champion in Germany, 2x Olympian in Tokyo and Paris, and very fast 800/1500m runner. We talk shop on everything from his viral Farken Hoare moment with Olli, transitioning to Dathan Ritzenhein's training, comparing double threshold with single session workouts, and the youth athletics system in Europe. We also cover Valencia Marathon and the latest World Athletics Athlete of Year awards.

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Olivia Markezich: Notre Dame Walk-on to Diamond League Final + NCAA CROSS COUNTRY RECAP!!
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In today's episode we welcome new On Athletics Club teammate Olivia Markezich! Olivia was on the ground for the recent NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships so we go in depth on the big races and her experiences out on the course. We also get into Olivia's history within the sport, from high school to walking onto Notre Dame, to belly flopping at the US Olympic Trials and fighting back into the Diamond League Finals in her first year as a pro on OAC.

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Joe Klecker On Preparing For His Half Marathon Debut, Training With Hellen Obiri + Thoughts On Ryan Hall's 59:47 American Record (Live From The TCS NYC Marathon Expo)
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“We’re kind of on this journey to the marathon. The next logical step is a half marathon. That will be in the new year. We don’t know exactly where yet but we want to go attack a half marathon. That’s what all the training is focused on and that’s why it’s been so fun. Not that the training is easy but it’s the training that comes the most naturally to me.”

My guest for today's episode is U.S. Olympian Joe Klecker of the On Athletics Club. He joins us with some news that he’s gearing up for his half marathon debut in early 2025 after a challenging comeback from injury.

Joe is back and looking to tackle a new distance with a keen eye on Ryan Hall's American record in the half marathon. While his 2024 outdoor season was sidelined by a torn abductor, he's now fully focused on the 13.1 mile distance. He doesn't say it, but I think all signs point that it will likely be at the Houston Half Marathon in January, which is traditionally perfect weather and very fast. And while he's not quite ready to step away from the track just yet, Joe is already embracing the marathon mindset and this is one step forward to getting to the full distance with a personal best of 12:54 for 5K and 27:07 for 10K. 

Joe's incredible speed and dedication are setting him up for a strong entry into the longer distance. So in this episode, we'll hear about his approach to injury recovery, his plans for that debut, all with the guidance of his coach Dathan Ritzenhein and the support of his training partner and Olympic medalist, Hellen Obiri. He also shares why he's hoping for one more team on the track. 

Many thanks to New York Road Runners for allowing us to host this conversation in front of an audience at the Citizens Bank stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo.

Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠

Guest: Joe Klecker | ⁠@joe_klecker on Instagram ⁠

Time stamps:

3:43 - Getting to ride on the lead vehicle at the NYC Marathon 

5:21 - Thoughts on racing the marathon himself in the future. 

5:19 - Thoughts on teammate Hellen Obiri’s build leading into NYC 

7:09 - Details on Hellen’s workouts

9:30 - Coming back from injury this summer 

11:04 - How his training has evolved since graduating college 

12:16 - Future races on the calendar 

15:03 - Going after the half marathon American record 

17:14 - OAC’s team culture 

22:30 - What keeps training exciting 

23:37 - How he approaches his future career in the marathon 

24:34 - Why track and the marathon feel like different sports 

25:48 - Overrated/underrated: training methods

32:51 - Goals for 2025

34:29 - Why now is a good time to shift to the marathon 

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Live from the New York City Marathon, it's THE COFFEE CLUB LIVE SHOW
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NEW YORK!! We made it. The boys head to NYC for this episode to do our very first live show with a studio audience. We had a great time with our fans in New York celebrating Hellen Obiri and On's marvelous new LightSpray technology. We catch up with the boys on how their NYC experience is going, talk about Olli's role in developing the new shoe technology, and play some games with the OAC rookies (Robert Farken, Ky Robinson, Dylan Jacobs) and lovely audience members. We finish off with some great Q&A about Flagstaff, training in 2025, and Penn Relays vs. Millrose Games. We have so much fun and hope you will too.

Note: Tune into the YouTube video to check out some of our magical live moments and visuals. Also apologies for the audio recording quality! Our actual recording comes through towards the end (after a technical mishap).

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Parting Thoughts From The 2024 NYC Marathon: Abdi Nageeye And Sheila Chepkirui Win, Surprising American Finishes + Biggest Highlights
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In a fitting theme for the city of Broadway, the 53rd edition of the New York City Marathon was all about breakout stars finally getting their time in the spotlight. Both winners of the men’s and women’s elite races in NYC are frequently recurring characters near the front of major races, but neither had completed a signature performance before today. 


Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won their first World Marathon Major titles by defeating fields full of former NYC champs, with Nageeye outkicking 2022 champ Evans Chebet down the homestretch and Chepkirui beating 2023 champ Hellen Obiri at her own game with a late surge through Central Park.


Time stamps:


Women’s race:

2:10 - Breaking down Sheila Chepkirui’s win

5:03 - Hellen Obiri talking a big game + reflecting on her career

13:20 - Kudos to Vivian Cheruiyot for her third place finish

16:10 - Sara Vaughn’s top American performance

19:42 - More top results: Jess McClain, Sharon Lokedi, Kellyn Taylor, Tristan Van Ord, Dakotah Popehn

22:38 - Reflecting on Jenny Simpson’s career


Men’s race:

26:47 - Breaking down Abdi Nageeye’s win

31:24 - Evans Chebet’s performance, 30th career marathon 

33:18 - More top results: Albert Korir, Tamirat Tola

35:19 - Conner Mantz and Clayton Young’s races

39:45 - Kudos to CJ Albertson


More thoughts:

44:27 - 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 

48:40 - Valencia Half Marathon recap

54:50 - What’s ahead on the CITIUS MAG Podcast

56:18 - Sydney Marathon becoming the newest World Marathon Major


Mentioned in this episode:

Watch: NYC Marathon Watchalong

Read: Parting Thoughts From The 2024 NYC Marathon: Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui Win + More

Listen: 2024 NYC Marathon Pre-Race With Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Hellen Obiri, Dakotah Popehn, Jess McClain + More

Listen: Jenny Simpson Reflects on Her Career from High School to 2019, Shares 2020 Plans and Hopes


Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram + Isaac Wood | @isaacew on Instagram


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