Benson Kipruto

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Benson Kipruto stands among the elite of marathon running, having secured four World Marathon Major victories and an Olympic bronze medal. His ability to win across different terrains, from the rolling hills of Boston to the flat courses of Tokyo, demonstrates exceptional versatility. The 2025 New York City Marathon victory, decided by a mere three-hundredths of a second, is a testament to his clutch performance under pressure. These achievements place him in the conversation with the greatest marathoners of all time.

AwardsBenson Kipruto has achieved remarkable success in athletics, securing four World Marathon Major titles and an Olympic bronze medal. His victories span the globe, including wins in Boston, Chicago, Tokyo, and New York. He also set a course record at the Tokyo Marathon in 2024. These achievements have cemented his legacy as one of the most decorated marathoners of his generation.

Honours & Distinctions

Olympic Bronze Medal

International Olympic Committee·2024

Awarded for third-place finish in the Men's Marathon at the Paris 2024 Games.

Tokyo Marathon Course Record

Tokyo Marathon Organization·2024

Set a new course record with a time of 2:02:16.

Records & Feats

Closest Finish in WMM History

Race Record·2025

Won the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon by a margin of 0.03 seconds against Alexander Mutiso.

Tokyo Marathon Course Record

Course Record·2024

Set the course record with a time of 2:02:16 during the 2024 race.