Asbel Rutto
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Asbel Rutto |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | February 12, 2002 Kenya |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, 10km Road, 25km Road |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Asbel Rutto (born 12 February 2002) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. He rose to prominence with his course record victory at the 2024 Rome Marathon and holds a personal best of 2:06:24 in the event.
Career
[edit]Asbel made his international debut in road races, notably improving his 10km personal best to 27:55 when he placed third at the 2023 Absa Run Your City Durban 10K.[1]
Asbel's breakthrough came in the marathon in 2024. On March 17, 2024, he won the Rome Marathon in a new course record time of 2:06:24. This performance also marked a significant personal best for Asbel, improving his previous best by over three minutes.[2][3] During the race, he led at the halfway point with a split of 1:02:36 and sustained his lead to win his first career marathon.[3]
He also holds a personal best of 1:13:36 in the 25 kilometres road race, set in Nairobi in December 2024.[4]
Personal bests
[edit]- Marathon: 2:06:24 – Rome, 2024[4]
- 10 Kilometres Road: 27:55 – Durban, 2023[4][1]
- 25 Kilometres Road: 1:13:36 – Nairobi, 2024[4]
Major results
[edit]| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K | Durban, South Africa | 3rd | 27:55 |
| 2024 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:06:24[2][3] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rutto predicts upset as Xaba aims for another podium at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K". Absa Run Your City Series. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
Improving his lifetime best to 27:55 when he took third at the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
- ^ a b "Acea Run Rome The Marathon – Results". World Athletics. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Rutto and Lagat Lead Kenyan Dominance at the 29th Acea Rome Marathon". Watch Athletics. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Asbel RUTTO – World Athletics profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 July 2025.