Kibiwott Kandie took top honours by finishing the race in 00:58:58. Coming in second was Alexander Mutiso Munyao (00:59:16). Mule Wasihun Lakew (00:59:47) made notched third place.
In the ladies race, Ababel Yeshaneh Brihane scored victory with a time of 01:04:31, establishing the new world record for the distance. She is followed by Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei who finished with a time of 01:04:49. The third place went to Rosemary Wanjiru Monicah with a time of 01:05:34.
The women podium
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Top 5 Men
1 | Kibiwott Kandie | KEN | 00:58:58 |
2 | Alexander Mutiso Munyao | KEN | 00:59:16 |
3 | Mule Wasihun Lakew | ETH | 00:59:47 |
4 | Alfred Chelal Barkach | KEN | 00:59:49 |
5 | Vincent Kibor Raimoi | KEN | 00:59:51 |
Top 5 Women
1 | Ababel Yeshaneh Brihane | ETH | 01:04:31 |
2 | Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei | KEN | 01:04:49 |
3 | Rosemary Wanjiru Monicah | KEN | 01:05:34 |
4 | Evaline Chirchir | KEN | 01:06:01 |
5 | Joan Chelimo Melly | KEN | 01:06:16 |