| Kenyans shine in Kili Marathorn Marathon | Send to a friend |
| Sunday, 27 February 2011 22:09 |
 By Miguel SuleymanThe Citizen Reporter Moshi.Kenyan runners proved their supremacy in athletics to claim all top titles in the 9th edition of Kilimanjaro Marathon that took place here yesterday. Kenyan runners won both men and women titles in the 42km full marathon and went on to claim both women and men titles in the 21km half marathon. The best placed runner from Tanzania was Banuelia Brighton who claimed the overall runner up position in the full marathon followed by Mary Naali who finished third in the half marathon. Michael Kamau clinched the half marathon title after clocking 1 hour 3 minutes and 58 seconds ahead of his compatriot Leionard Muchiri who finished second in 1 hour,4 minutes and 26 seconds. Godfrey Ndungu was third overall in 1:04;40. Tanzanians, Ismail Juma was 7th, Msenduki Mohamed 8th and Nassib Nkuhi who finished 10th overall. In the women’s half marathon, Kenyan runner Valentine Kipkemboi rallied to claim the title after clocking 1 hour, 15 minutes and 08 seconds beating her compatriot Doreen Kitula by 40 seconds. Mary Naali took the third position after posting 1:15:54. Other Tanzanians in the top ten list were Poliness Chacha from Mara who finished 7th and Catherine Yukhu who ended 10th overall. The 442km full marathon winner was Kipkemboi Kipsang who spent 2 hours, 17 minutes and 08 seconds, followed by Julius Kilimo who penned 2:l17: 10 while third overall was Stephen Hucke who carded 2;19:24. Tanzanian Daudi Joseph was seventh overall. In women full marathon, Banuelia Brighton smashed Kenya’s 1-2-3 style when she finmished behind the winner Anna Kamau who spent 3 hours and 16 seconds to win the grueling race. Third overall was Olipa Oruice who clocked 3:05:29. The minister for Sports and Culture, Dr Emanuel Nchimbi who graced the prize giving ceremony, urged Tanzanians to start preparations for the 2012 Olympic this time. “We want medals and victory that will make Tanzanians proud of their country,” he sauid. Organised by Wild Frontiers , the event was backed by Tanzania Breweries Limited, Vodacom, Simba Cement and Executive Solutions. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites           |
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