Patrick Makau Musyoki

For the Kenyan politician, see Patrick Makau (politician).

Patrick Makau
Patrick Makau setting the previous World Record at the Berlin Marathon 2011
Personal information
Born (1985-03-02) 2 March 1985 (age 39)
Tala, Machakos, Kenya
Sport
Country Kenya
ClubKenya national athletics team
Medal record
Men's athletics
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Udine Team
Gold medal – first place 2008 Rio de Janeiro Team
Silver medal – second place 2007 Udine Individual
Silver medal – second place 2008 Rio de Janeiro Individual

Patrick Makau Musyoki (born 2 March 1985) is a runner from Kenya. He is a former world record holder in the marathon—His time of 2:03:38, run at the 2011 Berlin Marathon, was the world record for two years, until it was beaten by Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich at the 2013 Berlin Marathon.[1] He is also notable for his half marathon performances, having won a number of prominent competitions in Europe in sub-1-hour performances.

  1. ^ "Athletics-Kenyan Makau breaks world marathon mark". Reuters. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.