Getting to know...Denis Kirui
Please list your preferred pronouns: He Him
Date of Birth: 1/4/2003
Birth Location: Kapsabet, Kenya

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Cross Country/Track & Field, Soccer
Favorite sports memory? Getting my award after being position 2 in race
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Eliud Kipchoge

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Earning a 3.5 GPA
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Biological Science

Family
Son of Daniel Maritim and Basil Koech
Brothers and/or sisters: Kibet Malel

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I am a jokester
What is your dream job? Nurse
Why did you choose Chicago State? It offered me with full athletic scholarship and also achieved my carrier goal
Do you have a sports hero? Brian Musau
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Biking
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Eliud Kipchoge ,Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Determined to win no matter what
What is your favorite food? Fries and chicken sandwich
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ugali and meat
What or who motivates you to work hard? My home situation and my siblings
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Never ever give up in life and always pray and depends in God.”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: My mum, dad and brother
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Being a Doctor
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? My first time driving recklessly and colliding with other vehicle
How many languages do you speak? Kipsigis, Kiswahili, English, Maasai