World half marathon silver medalist Kibiwott Kandie set up a sweet revenge over world half marathon champion Jacob Kiplimo to win today’s Valencia Half marathon with a world record.
As Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui won silver behind Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba who won the title
Kibiwott, who has now beaten Kiplimo two times won the 21km race in 57:32 lowering three time world cross country champion Geoffrey Kamworor’s time 58:01.
The 24-year-old edged out 20 year old Kiplimo who was second in 57:37 before world 10km record holder Rhonex Kipruto completed the podium in 57:49 as compatriot Alexander Mutiso also chalking personal best of 57:59 for fourth place.
In the women’s race, Dibaba became the fastest debutant over the distance when she won the women’s race in 65:18, beating Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui to second place in 65:39.
Selected results
Men’s 21km
1. Kibiwott Kandie (KEN)- 57:32
2. Jacob Kiplimo (UG)- 57:37
3. Rhonex Kipruto (KEN)- 57:49
4. Alexander Mutiso (KEN)- 57:59
5. Philemon Kiplimo (KEN)- 58:11
6. Kelvin Kiptum (KEN)- 58:42
7. Bravin Kogei (KEN)- 59:37
8. Julien Wanders (NED)- 59:55
9. Carlos Maiyo (ESP)- 60:06
10. Gabriel Geay (BRA)- 60:40