Athletics: Kiptum rules the roost in Kisumu

By PHILLIP ORWA

Daniel Kiptum clocked 65:47.5 to win the inaugural Safaricom Deaf Athletics Association of Kenya (DAAK) half marathon series in Kisumu.

Kiptum, who hails from Nandi, told FeverPitch: “I’m happy to win, I had been practicing hard for the race, I am now going to prepare for upcoming events.” 

In the women’s half marathon, Rebecca Matiko from Nyanza won in 1:44:39.1. “I’m happy that I won the race, I am now shifting my focus to prepare for the regional events,” said Matiko.

Kiptum was followed in second place by Simon Cherono from Central, who clocked 66:39.7.

Lukas Wanjiru, also from Central, timed 67:59.6 for the third position followed by Peter Toroitich from West Pokot (69:30.6), Nakuru’s John Koech (70:37.8) and Michael Letting from Uasin Gishu (71:51.6) in that order.

Martin Gahie from Central who clocked 71:57.2 to finish seventh was followed by Buxton Menjo from Nandi (72:27.9), Kokobi Oman from Central (73:13.2) and Robert Kiprotich from Uasin Gishu (73:31.1) completed the top ten positions.

In the women’s category, Matiko was followed by Serah Wangari who timed 1:46:39 and Anne Nasimiyu from Western in 2:02:30

Veronica Wairimu from Nairobi came in fourth after clocking 2:08:55, while Jeruto Tuitoek from Eldoret who timed 2:13:24 came fifth.

Tom Okiki, the DAAK Public Retations Officer said: “I am happy with the turn out and the organisation of the Safaricom DAAK half marathon series today and I thank   the police for providing security during the event.

FULL RESULTS
21KM MEN
1.Daniel Kiptum (Nandi)    65:47.5
2. Simon Cherono(Central)    66:39.7
3. Lukas Wanjiru (Central)    67:59.6
4. Peter Toroitich (West Pokot)   69:30.6)
5.John Koech (Nakuru)     70:37.8)
6. Michael Letting (Uasin Gishu)  71:51.6)
7. Martin Gahie  (Central)    71:57.2
8. Buxton Menjo  (Nandi)    72:27.9
9. Kokobi Oman  (Central    73:13.2
10. Robert Kiprotich (Uasin Gishu)  73:31.1
WOMEN 21KM
1.Rebecca Matiko (Nyanza)    1:44:39.1
2. Serah Wangari      1:46:39
3. Anne Nasimiyu (Western)   2:02:30
4. Veronica Wairimu (Nairobi)   2:08:55
5. Jeruto Tuitoek (Eldoret)    2:13:24
6. Mercy Tanui (Nairobi)    2:18:56
7. Janet Chipkirui (Bomet)    2:27:30
8. Benalir Chebii (Bomet)    2:28:21
9. Pamela Achieng’  (Eldoret)   2:29:59.
10km men
1. Julius Kamare  (Bomet)    35:42.00
2. Jacob Kibet (Elgeyo Marakwet)  35:52.1
3. Reagan Omolo (Nyanza)    39:47.5
4.Bernard Sang     39:57.1
5. Josphat Oncheku  (Nyanza)   41:35.1
10km women
1.Juster Kwamesa (Nyanza)    49:03.5
2. Gladys Cherono (Nandi)    50:15.00
3. Dorcas Migiro     53:56.1
4. Monica Olchore (Eldoret)   57:35.00
5. Anne Wangeci (Eldoret)    57:50.7

—porwa@standardmedia.co.ke