Age, Biography and Wiki
Martin Lel was born on 29 October, 1978 in Kapsabet, Kenya, is a Kenyan long-distance runner. Discover Martin Lel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
29 October, 1978 |
| Birthday |
29 October |
| Birthplace |
Kapsabet, Kenya |
| Nationality |
Kenya
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He is a member of famous runner with the age 45 years old group.
Martin Lel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Martin Lel height is 5ft 7in and Weight 54 kg.
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5ft 7in |
| Weight |
54 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Martin Lel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martin Lel worth at the age of 45 years old? Martin Lel’s income source is mostly from being a successful runner. He is from Kenya. We have estimated Martin Lel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
runner |
Martin Lel Social Network
Timeline
Martin Kiptolo Lel (born 29 October 1978) is a Kenyan professional long distance and marathon runner.
Lel ran his first marathons in 2002: he failed to finish at the Prague Marathon, but in his first finish he managed to claim second in the Venice Marathon.
He won Lisbon Half Marathon in 2003, 2006 and 2009, was the gold medalist at the 2003 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, and won the Portugal Half Marathon in 2005.
He won the London Marathon in 2005, 2007, and 2008, the New York City Marathon in 2003 and 2007 and the Great North Run in 2007 and 2009.
His personal best time,, is 2:05:15, which he ran in the 2008 London Marathon setting a course record.
Lel is coached by Claudio Berardelli and lives in the Rift Valley region of Kenya.
He made his Olympic debut for Kenya at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and came fifth in the marathon.
He beat Samuel Wanjiru to win the inaugural edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon in 2010.
In August 2010 he ran at the Falmouth Road Race and took third place.
After almost 3 years without running a marathon, he participated in the 2011 London Marathon as a replacement for Samuel Wanjiru, who was originally invited to run, but he still placed second with a time of 2:05:45, out-sprinting Patrick Makau at the finish line.
He ran the 15K Saint Silvester Road Race at the end of the year, but was beaten into fourth place.
In 2011 the American Charity, Shoe4Africa, funded and opened the Shoe4Africa Martin Lel school in Lel's home village, Kimn'geru, to honor the athlete.
Lel entered two races the year after: he was runner-up again at the 2012 London Marathon (finishing in 2:06:51) and was victorious at the Portugal Half Marathon with a time of 61:28 minutes.
His brother, Cyprian Kimurgor Kotut, followed in his footsteps as a marathon runner and won the 2016 Paris Marathon.
