Former Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon champion Elisha Kiprop and former Mumbai marathon champion Valentine Kipketer claimed the 2021 Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon titles held today in Kenyan capital.
Kiprop reclaimed the 2018 feet to win the men’s race in 2:11.07 beating Alphonse Kigen and Joshua Kogo who finished second and third positions respectively in 2:11.14 for the title.
Experienced Keter, the former Amsterdam marathon, came with experience from the running family to win the women’s title in 2:30.01 ahead of Naomi Maiyo (2:32.22) and Beatrice Cheptoo closing the podium in 2:32.33.
Kipketer also won the Lille Half marathon and Berlin half marathon in her road running career and even represented Kenya at the world championships in marathon.
The women’s 10km race was won by Faith Chepkoech, who clocked 33:15.0. Dorothy Kipkilach took second place with a time of 33:30.7. Sharon Jemutai finished one second later to take third place
2021 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon results
Men’s 42km
1 Elisha Kiprop 2:11:07
2 Alfonce Kigen 2:11:11
3 Joshua Kogo 2:11:14
4 Kenneth Cheserek 2:11:30
5 Stephen Mungathi 2:11:39
6 Samuel Komon 2:11:42
7 Abraham Biwott 2:11:45
8 Brimin Korir 2:11:48
9 Geoffrey Yegon 2:11:49
10 Samuel Mwaniki 2:12:11
Women 42km
1 Valentine Kipketer 2:30:01
2 Naomi Maiyo 2:32:22
3 Beatrice Cheptoo 2:32:33
4 Rebecca Cheptegei 2:32:36
5 Shelmith Muriuki 2:33:34
6 Lilian Chemweno 2:34:13
Women 10km
1 Faith Chepkoech 33:15.0
2 Dorothy Kipkilach 33:30.7
3 Sharon Jemutai 33:31.5
5 Joyline Chelangat 34:15.0
6 Everlyne Syombua 34:15.4
7 Peris Jepchirchir 35:04.0
8 Angelina Nendai 35:07.6
9 Vivian Rop 36:10.7
10 Frida Ndinda 36:12.7