Geoffrey Mutai Short biography
Geoffrey Kiprono Mutai (born 7 October 1981) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in road running competitions. He is best known for winning the 2011 Boston Marathon in a then-world record time of 2:03:02. He has also won the 2011 and 2013 New York City Marathons and the 2008 Monaco Marathon.
Mutai began his running career in 1994 while attending Tuiyotich Primary School in Nakuru, Kenya. He graduated from primary school in 1998, but financial constraints prevented him from joining a secondary school. Instead, he worked on a farm but continued his running career. He was selected to represent Kenya at the 2002 World Junior Championships but could not make the trip because he did not have a birth certificate. Soon after, he was injured and almost quit running.
Mutai eventually joined the Kapng'entuny Athletics Club in Eldoret. In 2007, he made his marathon debut, finishing second in the inaugural Kass Marathon in Eldoret. At this race, he met his current manager, Gerard Van de Veen of Volare Sports, who provided him with the opportunity to compete abroad.
