Birech, Chebet win Kass Marathon
Phillip Birech cuts the tape to win the men's race of Kass Marathon in Eldoret town on November 17, 2019. Birech clocked 2:21:07, Amos Kipkemboi was second timed at 2:22:32 while Evans Biwott finished third clocking 2:23:05. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA |
What you need to know:
- Birech won in two hours, 21 minutes and 07 seconds ahead of Amos Kipkemboi who came second in 2:22:32 while Patrick Keter finished third in 2:24:26
- In the women's race, Naomi Chebet from Elgeyo-Marakwet County emerged winner in a time of 2:46:60
Philip Birech and Naomi Chebet are the winners of this year's Kass International Marathon.
Birech won in two hours, 21 minutes and 07 seconds ahead of Amos Kipkemboi who came second in 2:22:32 while Patrick Keter finished third in 2:24:26.
"I have been participating in Kass Marathon for the last 10 years but today God has helped me realize my dream of winning this race. Despite this race having one of the toughest courses, I thank God I have won it,” said Birech who trains in Kapsabet.
In the women's race, Naomi Chebet from Elgeyo-Marakwet County emerged winner in a time of 2:46:60. She was followed by Nancy Arusei in 2:47:04 while Sarah Jerop Lagat sealed the podium clocking 2:47:15.
Naomi Jebet cuts the tape to win the women's race of Kass Marathon in Eldoret town on November 17, 2019. Jebet clocked 2:46:60, Nancy Arusei came second timed at 2:47:04 while Sarah Jerop finished third clocking 2:47:15. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA |
"The race was tough but I thank God for helping me finish first," said Chebet who runs under Global Sports Communications.
This year’s edition saw half marathon introduced for the first time since inception 12 years ago.
In men's 21km race, Kevin Kiptum came first in 1:04:48 while Noah Kipkemboi claimed second-place in 1:05.16. Charles Yosei was third in 1:05:45.
In women's 21km race, Gladys Kipkoech won in 1:13:46 followed by Daisy Jerotich who clocked 1:14:48 while Irene Kimais was third in 1:15:29.
SELECTED RESULTS
42km
Men
1. Philip Birech 2:21:07
2. Amos Kipkemboi 2:22:32
3. Patrick Keter 2:24:26
4. Felix Mutai 2:24:40
5. Evans Biwott 2:23:05
6.Daniel Kipkosgei 2:25:13
Women
1.Naomi Chebet 2:46:60
2.Nancy Arusei 2:47:04
3.Sarah Jerop 2:47.15
4. Pauline Mutwa 2:49.04
5.Abigael Jepkemboi 2:52.40
6.Fridah Jepkoech 2:53:60
21 km
Men
1.Kevin Kiptum 1:04:48
2.Noah Kipkemboi 1:05:16
3.Charles Yosei 1:05:45
4.Solomon Kipchoge 1:06:02
5.Hosea Kiplimo 1:06:02
6.Abel Kipchumba 1:06:15
Women
1.Gladys Kipkoech 1:13:46
2.Daisy Jerotich 1:14:48
3.Irene Kimais 1:15:29
4.Betty Chepkemoi 1:15:26
5.Viola Kibiwott 1:16:08
6.Marthar Akeno 1:16:22
