greatly wind-aided 2011 Boston Marathon. His 2015 season wasn't as impressive as he only completed the London Marathon, finishing third, failing to complete the IAAF World Championships marathon in Beijing in August as well as the Fukuoka Marathon in December where he stopped at the 5-kilometre mark after dropping off the pace at 2 kilometres due to an injury. After finishing ninth at the 2016 London Marathon, Kimetto removed himself from consideration for the Rio Olympics, intending instead to run in the Chicago Marathon. However, he pulled out ahead of the race, citing a stress fracture in his left leg. Kimetto's injury problems continued in 2017, with a knee injury forcing him to withdraw from the field for the Boston Marathon. He failed to finish both the Chicago Marathon in October and the Honolulu Marathon in December. At the Vienna City Marathon in April 2018 Kimetto dropped out before the 25-kilometre point. Kimetto grew up in a rural farming community. "I think what really motivates me to be a fighter is the fact that I come from a humble background," Kimetto says. "I try to really make sure that I achieve my best so that I can assist my family." Achievements All results regarding marathon and half marathon References External links 1984 births Living people Kenyan male long-distance runners Kenyan male marathon runners People from Uasin Gishu County World Athletics record holders Berlin Marathon male winners World Athletics Championships athletes for Kenya Chicago Marathon male winners Tokyo Marathon male winners Recipients of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races Best Marathon Runner Award