It was an all Kenyan affair at the Bangsaen half marathon held today in Thailand.
Mathew Kipkorir Kimeli and Gladys Chepkirui won the title in 1:03.39 and 1:09.49 respectively. Kimeli was followed by Tsegaye Getachew Tadese who crossed the finish line in 1:03.45 while former London marathon champion Amos Kipruto of Kenya completed the podium position at 1:43.51.
Chepkirui lead her team mates to sweep the podium. Her name sake Sheila Chepkirui to second position at 1:10.42 and Angela Jemesunde Tanui completing the podium at 1:11.07.
Selected results
Men
- Mathew Kipkorur Kimeli (KEN) 1:03.39
- Tsegaye Getachew Tadese (ETH) 1:03.44
- Amos Kipruto (KEN) 1:03.51
- Nobert Kipkoech Kigen (KEN) 1:04.35
- Enock Onchari (KEN) 1:05.57
Women
- Gladys Chepkurui (KEN) 1:09.45
- Sheila Chepkirui (KEN) 1:10.03
- Angela Jemesunde Tanui (KEN) 1:11.07
- Ruth Chepngetich (KEN) 1:11.51
- Degitu Asires (ETH) 1:12.36
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