By MKT Correspondent
Amos Kiplagat and Marion Kibor were crowned the winners of Kapsabet Half Marathon 21km road race held in Nandi County on Sunday.
Kiplagat who trains in Nandi ran a brilliant race from behind before increasing the pace in the last three kilometers to win in a time of 62:47.7in the men category followed by Robert Keter from Elgeyo Marakwet who timed 63:04.6 and third position went to Joshua Kimutai Elgeyo Marakwet.
Speaking after winning the race, Kiplagat who has never competed in any marathon race said he was happy to have emerged the winner adding that he will now concentrate working hard to ensure he wins future races.
“I am so happy with the results. It is a good preparation ground for future races,” he said.
Keter who came in second place said the race was tough but he enjoyed the course.
“I thank God for the second position and l believe next time things will work out better. Being my first race, l have gained a lot of experience.
In the women’s category, Kibor who hails from Nandi broke the tape in winning the race with a time of 71:34.56 followed by Gladys Singor from Baringo who timed 73:29.31while Joan Chepkosgei sealed the podium positions with74.08.93.
“I am so glad to have emerged a winner today and that gives me more reasons to continue working hard. I believe this win will open new avenues for me,” she said.
In the 10km men category race, Daniel Kinyanjui from Nakuru secured the first place in a time of 27:24.79, second position went to Roncer Konga from Baringo and Dismas Lokira from West Pokot took the third.
In the women category, Pamela Kosgei from Elgeyo Marakwet took the first position with a time of 31:19.31, followed by Millicent Kemboi and third position went to Emmy Jepkemoi both from Elgeyo Marakwet.