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The 25-year-old clocked 58:36 as he finished two seconds ahead of Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer who was coming back in search of his third straight win.
Daniel Mateiko on Sunday, August 27 destroyed a strong field to win the Antrim Coast Half Marathon and produce the fastest half marathon in the world this year.
The 25-year-old clocked 58:36 as he finished two seconds ahead of Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer who was coming back in search of his third straight win.
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16:30 - 27.08.2023
Moraa and Chepkoech seek to give Kenya glorious World Championships finish in 800m and steeplechase
Kisii Express will square it off in a strong field for the 800m title while 3,000m steeplechase world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech battle compatriot Jackline Chepkoech for gold in Budapest
Mateiko’s time was nine seconds inside the previous world lead set by compatriot Benard Kibet in February.
In a post-race interview with BBC, Mateiko said: "The race was my preparation for the Chicago Marathon. I am very happy because this is my win first at the international level and I am looking forward to bigger things happening to me, especially in Chicago."
Meanwhile, the women’s race was won by Ethiopia's Mestawut Fikir who clocked a Personal Best time of 66:44. Another Kenyan, Evaline Chirchir took second while Hannah Irwin settled for third place.
Meanwhile, in other races, Roncer Kipkorir also reigned supreme at the 21K Buenos Aires 2023 Half Marathon.
Kipkorir led a Kenyan 1-2-3 podium sweep as he clocked a Personal Best time of 59:08. The duo of Felix Kipkoech and Cosmas Mwangi finished second and third in respective times of 59:28 and a Personal Best time of 59:29.
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09:15 - 27.08.2023
FOOTBALL Vihiga Queens set to redeem history against CBE in CECAFA semifinal showdown
Kenyan side Vihiga Queens set to face Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in a high-stakes semifinal at FTC in Njeru, Uaganda.
The women’s race was won by Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh who broke the course record in a time of 1:06:10. Another Ethiopian, Guteni Shone finished second in a Personal Best time of 1:06:12. Kenya’s Ruth Chepng’etich completed the podium in 1:06:18.
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