Folders |
Chepkirui Dominates, Kirui Wins at Prague Half MarathonPublished by
Joyce Chepkirui fulfilled the expectations and clocked a world-class time of 66:19 to win the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon on Saturday. Dominating the race from the start, she set a course record and also the fifth fastest time ever run on a record eligible course. Fellow-Kenyan Emily Chebet took second in 68:28 and Ethiopia’s Wude Ayalew followed in third with 69:23. The men’s race also produced very fast times in fine weather conditions. Kenya’s Peter Kirui dominated the race and was rewarded with a personal best of 59:22, the sixth fastest in this year. Mosinet Geremew of Ethiopia was second with 59:54 and Kenya’s Daniel Wanjiru followed in 59:59. All three men set personal bests. With regard to the two winning times the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon produced the best race of the year so far. 12,500 runners entered the event, which is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. Men More news |