Ebenyo wins Berlin half marathon title

Daniel Simiu Ebenyo led Kenyans to sweep the Berlin Half marathon held on Sunday in Berlin, Germany.

Ebenyo won the men’s race in 59:30 ahead of compatriots Amos Kurgat (59:42), Isaiah Kipkoech Lasoi (59:47), Bernard Biwott (60:21) and Bravin Kiprop (60:29) for all top five positions for Kenyans.

In women, Ethiopians Tekle Mulluat and Ftaw Zeray took the first two positions after clocking 66:53 and 67:22 respectively with Germany Melat kejeta (67:26) completing the podium  with kenyan Winnie Kimutai (68:41) for 4^th position.

Berlin Half marathon selected results.

Men

1. Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (KEN) 59:30
2. Amos Kurgat (KEN) 59:42
3. Isaiah Kipkoech lasoi (KEN) 59:47
4. Bernard Biwott (KEN) 60:21
5. Bravin Kiprop (KEN) 60:29
6. Diego Estrada (USA) 61:05
7. Robert Kiprop Koech (KEN) 61:27
8. Victor Kiptoo Kimutai (KEN) 61:19
9. Samuel Fitwi (GER) 61:33
10. Salvarolo Pasquale (ITA) 61:57

Women

1. Tekle Mulluat (ETH) 66:53
2. Ftaw Zeray (ETH) 67:22
3. Melat kejeta (GER) 67:26
4. Winnie Kimutai (KEN) 68:41
5. Lauren McNeil (GER) 70:10
6. Evans Clara (GER) 70:11
7. Miriam Dattke (GER) 71:01
8. Eva Dieterich (GER) 71:15
9. Lelise Wakweya (ETH) 71:59
10. Philippa Bowden (GER) 72:15