In 2011, Geoffrey Mutai ran the fastest marathon in history at the Boston Marathon, prevailing against a highly competitive field without the aid of pacesetters. In a thrilling duel to the finish, Mutai outran his teammate Moses Mosop in the final meters to break the tape in a then World’s Best 2:03:02 to Mosop’s 2:03:06. Never before in the sport had two men run the 26.2-mile distance with such speed. Mutai credited American Ryan Hall for pushing the pace and the lead pack throughout the historic run. Hall set a new American best and course record with his 2:04:58, fourth-place finish. After his Boston win, Mutai continued to break barriers as he notched a 2:05:06 course record in New York City. With that double crown, he became the first man in history to break course records in Boston and New York City in the same year. In 2012, Mutai won Berlin and became the only male runner to win three World Marathon Majors and, in 2013, he defended his New York City title with 2:08:24 victory.

Mutai is the oldest of nine children and was born in the Koibatek District in the Rift Valley Province. He says that running came to him naturally as a youth, but that he had to overcome obstacles to continue his career.
“There was a moment in my life that I considered to stop running,” says Mutai. “I had an injury and needed money, so I started a job. But later when I was injury free I decided to start again.” Mutai is married and has two daughters named Ivy and Marieke. His second child was born when he was competing at the 2012 B.A.A. Boston 10K.

“Boston always reminds me of my best result ever. That’s why I have the spirit that this year’s edition will be another successful one.”