Kenyan athletes dominate Kigali International Peace Marathon
Laban Korir and Joan Kipyatich lead a Kenyan sweep at the Kigali International Peace Marathon, claiming top spots in both the men's and women's races.
Former Toronto Marathon champion Laban Korir and rising star Joan Kipyatich spearheaded a Kenyan sweep at the Kigali International Peace Marathon in Rwanda on Sunday.
Korir, leveraging his extensive experience in marathon running, clinched victory in the men's race with a time of 2:16.06. He was followed closely by fellow Kenyans Cornelius Kiplagat (2:16.18) and Moses Mengich (2:18.38), who took second and third place, respectively. Micah Chemweno (2:18.46) ensured that Kenyans occupied the top four spots.
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In the women's race, Kipyatich emerged victorious with a time of 2:33.47. Ethiopia's Abebayehu Meseret secured second place with a time of 2:36.08, while two-time Chicago Marathon champion Florence Kiplagat of Kenya finished third in 2:39.34.
Top three winners in women half marathon category of the #Kigalimarathon2024 Global elite label
— Kigali Peace Marathon (@KigaliMarathon) June 9, 2024
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Congratulations Emeline for representing Rwanda well in this marathon pic.twitter.com/8ZUG31NvW6
Reflecting on his win, Korir shared, “It has been a while since I won a race. This is good for me,” noting that his last victory was the 2014 Toronto Marathon, where he clocked 2:08.15.
Selected Results
Men
- Laban Korir (KEN) 2:16.06
- Cornelius Kiplagat (KEN) 2:16.18
- Moses Mengich (KEN) 2:18.38
- Micah Chemweno (KEN) 2:18.46
- Noel Hitimana (RWA) 2:19.01
- Alexis Nizeymana (RWA) 2:19.30
- Jonathan Akankwasa (UGA) 2:20.05
- Kipkemoi Kipsang (KEN) 2:20.41
Women
- Joan Kipyatich (KEN) 2:33.47
- Abebayehu Meseret (ETH) 2:36.08
- Florence Kiplagat (KEN) 2:39.34
- Degefa Beyenu (ETH) 2:43.26
- Sheila Chepkech (KEN) 2:43.32
- Ayele Gebaynesh (ETH) 2:45.49
- Lilian Jebitok (KEN) 2:46.42
- Birhanu Bero (ETH) 2:48.12
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