Wilson Komen was born and raised in Eldoret, Kenya. He began his running career at age 19 under the guidance of Coaches Lalang, Kirwa, and Leting. After training for four years, Wilson began competing internationally in Canada, Bermuda, Barbados, and the United States. During that time, he had the opportunity to train with many distinguished long distance runners, including Paul Tergat, Patrick Ivuti, Moses Tanui, and William Kiplagat. In addition, Wilson was invited to train with the Swedish National Team.
Wilson’s racing experience has spanned the broad spectrum of running distances, from shorter track races to the full marathon. While competing at an elite international level, Wilson earned sponsorships from Saucony, Reebok, UK Gear, and Canada’s The Running Room. Wilson credits these experiences with instilling in him training techniques that take a steady, deliberate approach to running—one that emphasizes sustained improvement and injury prevention.