World marathon champion Ruth Chepng’etich set a new world record on Sunday, April 4 when she crossed the line to win the 2021 Istanbul Half-Marathon in 1:04:01.
Chepng’etich, 26, smashed the previous world record set by Ethiopian Ababel Yeshaneh by 29 seconds.
Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw came second clocking 1:04:40, with Kenya’s Hellen Obiri closing the podium positions in third at 1:04:51.
Joan Chelimo Melly was fourth in 65:09 and World record holders Brigid Kosgei finished fifth in 66:01.
This was the first time three women have finished inside 65 minutes in one half marathon.
In the Men’s race, Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie defeated compatriot Geoffrey Kamworor to sets a new course record in 59:32.
Geoffrey Kamworor was second in 59:38 and Roncer Kipkorir finished third in 59:46.
MEN’S RESULTS
1. Kibiwott Kandie – KENYA – 59:35
2. Geoffrey Kamworor -KENYA – 59:38
3. Roncer Kipkorir -KENYA – 59:46
4. Amedework Walelegn – ETHIOPIA – 59:48
5. Leonard barsoton – KENYA – 59:59
6. Stephen Kissa – UGANDA – 1:00:027.
7. Benard Kipkorir Ngeno – KENYA – 1:00:28
8. Vestus Chemor – KENYA – 1:02:07
9. Kaan Kigen Ozbilen – TURKEY – 1:02:26
10. Getaye Gelaw – ETHIOPIA – 1:03:32
more to follow…
