Kenyans Chemaimak and Matata claim Beijing Half marathon titles

Kenyans Susy Chebet Chemaimak and Charles Mbatha Matata were the winners of today’s Beijing half marathon held in Beijing, China.

Chebet won the women’s race with a course record of 69:07 ahead of Ugandan Rispa Cherop and Ethiopian Beriha Gebreyohanes Gebreselase

Matata clocked 60:25 to win the men’s title, failing to beat the 59:37 course record leading compatriot Wisley Kipkemoi Yego to second and Ethiopian Getachew Masresha coming second.

Recognized as a World Athletics Label Road Race and an A1-level certified event by the Chinese Athletics Association, the race was titled “A half-marathon poem in a city of spring.” Participants were treated to the sights of Beijing in full bloom along the course.