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Kipkemboi fought hard and managed to carry the day when he cut the tape first in 2:07:38 ahead of Charles Mneria who clocked 2:08:04.
Robert Kipkemboi has officially been crowned the Nairobi City Marathon champion after destroying a strong field on Sunday morning to take top honours in the highly contested race.
The race kicked off at 6:30 a.m. at the Nyayo National Stadium with a group of more than 10 men contesting for the highly coveted title and prize money of Ksh 3.5 million.
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19:30 - 28.06.2023
ATHLETICS Defending champion Brimin Misoi gives advise on how to conquer Nairobi City Marathon
Misoi revealed that winning the marathon is not an overnight thing considering an athlete needs to gain experience first.
In the mix was also the defending champion Brimin Misoi who was hoping to successfully defend his title but unfortunately, he failed to achieve the target. However, he revealed that he had been battling an injury that could have probably slowed him down.
Kipkemboi fought hard and managed to carry the day when he cut the tape first in 2:07:38 ahead of Charles Mneria who clocked 2:08:04. He attested that the race was not a walk in the park and he had to fight hard to get a win.
In a post-race interview, Kipkemboi said: “Today I came to compete because I had missed out on an opportunity last time and I am happy that I have won today.”
He added that the presence of the defending champion in the race did not pose a threat to him as he was focused on achieving a podium finish.
“It was not a challenge for me because I wanted to finish in the podium bracket…I was focused on that," he said.
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09:50 - 02.07.2023
ATHLETICS Rodah Tanui reigns supreme at Gold Coast Marathon
In the men’s race, Japan’s Naoki stunned the masses to take top honours in the highly contested race.
The marathon was Kipkemboi’s first race since the season started. His last race was during last year’s N Kolay Istanbul Marathon where he won in 2:10:18.
He revealed that his next stop will be at the Istanbul Marathon in November where he intends to successfully defend his title. “I might return to Istanbul later this year…after this, I will go back to training,” he said.
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08:00 - 02.07.2023
ATHLETICS Ferdinand Omanyala and Faith Kipyegon headline athletes invited for Athletics Kenya national trials
The national trials for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary are scheduled for Friday to Saturday (July 7-8).
In the women's field, Naom Jebet took top honours as she cut the tape in 2:24:33 ahead of Sharon Arusho who clocked 2:25:30. Judith Jerubet sealed the podium in 2:27:01.
Other results
Women’s 21km
1) Gladys Chepkurui- 1:09:06
2) Susan Chembai- 1:10:05
3) Nancy Chepleting- 1:10:17
Men’s 21km
1) Maxwell Rotich of Uganda- 1:00:10
2) Vincent Kipkorir- 1:01:18
3) Kennedy Kimutai- 1:01:24
Women’s 10km
1) Miriam Chepkech- 32:15
2) Miriam Chebet- 32:34
3) Christine Nalimo- 32:49
Men’s 10km
1) Peter Aila- 28:10
2) Hillary Chepkwony- 28:15
3) Shadrack Kipchirchir- 28:26
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