Erick Kimaiyo Kimase was born on 8 July 1969 and is a Kenyan former marathon runner who came second at the 1997 Berlin Marathon, and won the Honolulu and Baltimore Marathons on multiple occasions.
11 Facts About Eric Kimaiyo
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Eric Kimaiyo is the cousin of fellow Kenyan former runner Raymond Kipkoech.
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In 1996, Eric Kimaiyo finished 18th at the Boston Marathon, in a time of 2:14:37.
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Eric Kimaiyo came second at the 1997 Berlin Marathon, losing in a sprint finish to fellow Kenyan Elijah Lagat by two seconds.
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Later in the year, Eric Kimaiyo competed at the 1997 New York City Marathon.
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Eric Kimaiyo broke away from Muindi and Thabiso Moqhali after 25 miles of the race, on the ascent of Diamond Head.
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In 1998, Eric Kimaiyo came eighth at a half marathon event in Ngong, Kenya.
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In 1999, Eric Kimaiyo came second at the Honolulu Marathon behind Muindi.
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In 2002, Eric Kimaiyo came eighth at the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon.
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In 2015, Eric Kimaiyo invited Brigid Kosgei to join his training camp in Kapsait, Kenya.
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Eric Kimaiyo has trained Edward Zakayo, who won the 5000 metres event at an under-20 World Championships, Christopher Kipkosgei, who finished second to Eric Kimaiyo at the 2003 Baltimore Marathon after training with him for half a year, and Judith Korir, who won the 2022 Paris Marathon.