The newly introduced electronic timing worked flawlessly in the race

Athletes line up before taking part in the 41 kilometers race during Eldoret City Marathon in Eldoret yesterday. 06.06.2021. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

It was a day that started with huge expectations given the one-year boredom without sports action.

Elite athletes, upstarts and dignitaries were in high spirits at the race starting point near the University of Eldoret.