Cherono and Kimutai lead Kenyans in dominating Paris half marathon

It was an all Kenyan affair at today’s Paris half marathon held in Paris, France.

Kennedy Kimutai and Jackline Cherono led Kenyans in the podium with Kimutai leading a 1-2-3-4 podium sweep for Kenyans.

Kimutai won in 60:16 followed by compatriots Timothy Kosgei (60:22), Timothy Kibet at 60:44 and Isaac Kipkemboi coming 4^th in 61:03.

In women, Cherono won the title at 67:16 ahead of Mulubabt Tsega (68:34) and Kenyan Christine Kioko completing the podium at 69:45.

Leading results

Men

1. Kennedy Kimutai – 1:00:16
2. Timothy Kosgei – 1:00:22
3. Timothy Kibet – 1:00:44
4. Isaac Kipkemboi – 1:01:03
5. Yago Rojo – 1:01:59
6. Godadaw Belachew – 1:02:55
7. Jean-Baptiste Michaux  – 1:04:02
8. Yohan Durand – 1:04:03
9. Mikael Johnsen – 1:04:05
10. Lucas Liard – 1:04:09

Women

1. Jackline Cherono – 1:07:16
2. Muluhabt Tsega – 1:08:34
3. Christine Kioko – 1:09:55
4. Nora Szabo – 1:10:49
5. Marie Bouchard – 1:12:07
6. Marie Perrier – 1:13:05
7. Martyna Mlynarczyk – 1:13:05
8. Mercy Chepwogen – 1:13:50
9. Loréna Meningand – 1:14:18
10. Claire Fagan – 1:14:36