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Kibiwott Kandie Biography, Age, Career, Education, Family, Net Worth

Kibiwott Kandie Biography, Age, Career, Education, Family, Net Worth
World Marathoner Kibiwott Kandie. Image Source: Olympicchannel.com

Kibiwott Kandie is a Kenyan long-distance runner and marathoner. Kandie broke the world record in the Valencia Half marathon back in the year 2020, December when he won in 57:32, outshining the then record by almost 30 seconds.

Kibiwott Kandie Age, Name and place of birth

The champ was born on 20th July 1996 in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Kibiwott is 24 years old as of the year 2021.

Kibiwott Kandie Education and Career Journey

Much is not yet in the public eye regarding his education background. This article will be updated once the information is available. The marathoner secured a big win in the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon which was held in Prague, Czech Republic. This was an invitation-only half marathon for elite runners. This event took place after the Prague Half Marathon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the same year December, Kandie broke the world record in the Valencia Half marathon back in the year 2020, December when he won in 57:32, outshining the then record by almost 30 seconds. On 4th April 2021, Kandie set a record of 59:32 at the Istanbul Half Marathon that was held in Turkey.

Kibiwott Kandie all Achievements

In the year 2019, he participated in the Saint Silvester Road 15 km Race that was held in São Paulo, Brazil. Kandie emerged the first to finish the race in 42:59. In the year 2020, he participated in Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon that was held in Prague, Czech Republic. He emerged the first to finish the race in 58:58.

In the same year, he took part in Prague Half Marathon that was held in Prague, Czech Republic in which he emerged the first to finish the race in 58:38. He also participated in World Championships Half Marathon that was held in Gdynia, Poland, and emerged the second in 58:54.

Kandie also took part in Valencia Half Marathon that was held in Valencia, Spain. He emerged the 1st, racing in 57:32. In 2021 so far, he has competed in one race – Istanbul Half Marathon which was held in Istanbul, Turkey and won the race by competing in 59:35.

Kibiwott Kandie Personal life, Wife, Girlfriend

Kandie is tries as much as possible to keep matters pertaining his personal life away from the public eye. At the moment, details about his wife, girlfriend or children are unavailable in the public domain.

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Kibiwott Kandie Net Worth and Assets

The world-class marathoner has participated in various events which have earned him some good cash. His estimated net worth as of 2021 is approximately Kshs. 120 Million. Details about his assets are not yet available to our knowledge.

Real Name Kibiwott Kandie
Nickname Kandie
Age 24 years old as of 2021
Nationality Kenyan
Tribe Kalenjin
Education Level Unavailable
Place of Birth Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Year of Birth 20th June 1996
Religion Christian
Spouse/Wife Unavailable
Career/Profession Long Distance runner
Net Worth Kshs. 120 Million

 

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