11 Facts About Felix Limo

Felix Limo set his record of 41:29 minutes in Nijmegen, the Netherlands when winning the Zevenheuvelenloop race.

Felix Limo debuted at the 2003 Amsterdam Marathon, finishing second timing 2:06.42, only three seconds slower than William Kipsang, who set a course record.

Felix Limo has achieved victory at the 2005 Chicago Marathon, as well as at Berlin and Rotterdam in 2004.

Felix Limo withdrew from a possible defense of his Chicago Marathon title due to back pain, and the 2006 race was won by Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot.

Felix Limo won the 2006 London Marathon in a time of 2:06:39, the third fastest of 2006.

Felix Limo returned the following year and recorded 2:07:47 for third place.

Felix Limo's performances deteriorated significantly from 2008 onwards as he rarely bettered two hours and ten minutes.

Felix Limo's 2009 saw little improvement as he came tenth in London and then seventh in Seoul.

Felix Limo was sixth at the 2011 Tokyo Marathon, finishing in a time of 2:10:50.

Felix Limo decided to retire from the sport at the start of 2013.

Felix Limo paid tribute to his coach, Patrick Sang, and said that he hoped to spend more time with his family and managing his business portfolio.