About Festus Talam
Born 1994. Festus Talam is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Festus Talam (born October 20, 1994) is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
Early life Festus Talam was born in Baringo County in Kenya.
Career Talam made his debut in 2016, when he won the Eindhoven Marathon in October of that year with a time of 2:06:26. He won the Eindhoven Marathon again one year later, in October 2017, with a time of 2:06:13, beating his 2016 record by 13 seconds.
On November 4, 2018, Talam ran the 2018 New York City Marathon, finishing in 8th place with a time of 2:12:40.
On April 15, 2019, Talam ran the 2019 Boston Marathon, finishing 9th with a time of 02:09:25.
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Who is Festus Talam?
Kenyan athletics competitor
When was Festus Talam born?
Festus Talam was born on 20 October 1994.
What is Festus Talam's occupation?
Festus Talam is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Festus Talam?
Festus Talam is Kenyan.
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