Double Los Angeles marathon champion John Korir and Grace Loibach Nawouna were the winners of the 2024 Boilermaker 15km road race held today in the USA.
After finishing second last year, Korir returned to the course with a purpose of improving his position and managed to win the race at 42:11 ahead of then defending champion Jemal Yimer in 42:18.12.
Korir managed to beat last year’s record with five seconds to fit in the shoes of his elder brother Wesley Korir.
Loibacj won the women’s race after edging out Emmaculate Anyango Achol at the finish line.
Loibach, the young sister of Alice Nawouna Aprot cut the tape in 49:17.82 followed by Anyango’s 49:18.00 with Cynthia Jerotic Limo coming third a podium sweep for Kenyans while defending champion Jesca Chelangat fourth.
Selected results
Men
- John Korir (KEN) 42:11
- Jemal Yimer (ETH) 42:19
- Wesley Kiptoo (KEN) 43:13
- Yemane Hailesellassie (ETH) 43:23
- Boniface Kibiwott (KEN) 43:27
- Edmond Kipngetich (KEN) 43:36
- Peter Mwaniki Njeru (KEN) 43:41
- Biya Simbassa (USA) 43:54
- Ali Abdilmana (USA) 44:37
- Dennis Kitiyo (KEN) 44:41
Women
1. Grace Loibach Nawowuna (KEN) 49:18
2. Emmaculate Anyango Achol (KEN) 49:18
3. Cynthia Jerotic Limo (KEN) 49:21
4. Mestawut Fikir (ETH) 49:38
5. Jesca Chelangat (KEN) 49:39
6. Kasanesh Ayenew (KEN) 50:10
7. Bontu Rebitu (USA) 50:12
8. Annamaria Kostarellis (ARG)
9. Vicoty Chepngeno (KEN) 50:22
10. Jackie Gaughan (USA) 50:37