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Sammy Kitwara
Kenyan long-distance runner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sammy Kirop Kitwara (born 26 November 1986 in Sagat, Marakwet District[1]) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specialises in road running events. He is coached by Moses Kiptanui.[1] As of November 2023 he is the 33rd fastest half marathon runner in history, having run 58.48 in 2011, which was the 4th fastest ever at the time.
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