L. MathekaKenyans dominate Milan, Berlin Marathons
Reading Time: 1min | Sun. 03.04.22. | 15:17
Chepkirui broke one of many course records that have tumbled on a busy Sunday of racing across the world.
On his marathon debut, Titus Kipruto clocked 2.05.05 to win the Milano marathon, leading a Kenyan 1-2 finish.
Daniel Kibet timed 2.05.20 for second place while Tanzanian elite runner Alphonce Felix Simbu clocked 2.06.20 to compete the podium places in the men's event.
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In the women's race, Vivian Kiplagat clocked 2:20.17 for gold ahead of the Ethiopian duo of Sintauehu Getahun who finished more than two minutes behind in 2:22.20 and Atalel Dargie who finished two seconds later in 2:22.20.
Meawhile, Sheila Chepkirui produced the performance of the day, breaking the course record of the Generali berlin half marathon.
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Despite very cold conditions with almost freezing temperatures at the start she clocked a world-class time of 65:02 to lead a Kenyan sweep as Joyce Chepkemoi and Irene Kimais took second and third with 65:50 and 66:34 respectively.
The men’s race was also dominated by Kenyans as Alex Kibet won in 58:55, missing the course record by only 13 seconds. Joshua Belet was second in 59:53 while pre-race favourite Abel Kipchumba finished third with 59:58.
