 He began 2012 with his third straight win in Antrim and a second career victory at the Cross de San Sebastián.He came third at the Azkoitia-Azpeitia Half Marathon and second at the Würzburger Residenzlauf.He attempted to gain selection for the 2012 London Olympics, but finished tenth in the 10,000 m trial at the Prefontaine Classic and fifth in the Kenyan 5000 m trial.