Naomi Korir

Naomi Korir (born 1 September 1998) is a Kenyan track and field athlete who competes as a middle-distance runner.

Biography

Korir competed for Kenya in the 800 metres at the 2022 World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. That summer, she was a finalist at the African Championships 800 metres race in 2022 held at Saint Pierre, Mauritius. She also won a silver medal in the women's 4 x 400 metres relay at the championships.

Korir competed for Kenya over 800 metres at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The following year, Korir competed for Kenya at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. In May 2024, she ran a personal best 1:59.19 in Italy.

In June 2026, Korir was runner-up over 800 metres to defending champion Lilian Odira at the Kenyan Athletics Championships. Later at the championships, she returned to win the 1500 metres title in 4:08.57. Subsequently, she was a finalist in the mile at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, placing fifth overall.