Kenya’s Hellen Obiri electrified the 2019 IAAF Diamond League season with a dramatic Doha triumph in the women’s 3000M race on Friday.
The World Cross Country champion clinched the victory with a time of 8:25.60 after beating her bitter rival Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia who managed a Personal Best of 8:26.20.
2017 World Cross bronze medalist Lillian Kasait who crossed the line in a Personal Best of 8:29.02 finished third.
Kenya's Elijah Manangoi won the men's 1500m, holding off a late charge from training partner Timothy Cheruiyot to win in 3min 32.21sec.
“My target for the year is to successfully defend my title in Doha and it is good to start with a win at the same venue where the World Championships will be held.
“The stadium is beautiful and I love the turnout and the support from the fans,” an elated Manangoi said after the race.
Women’s 3000M results courtesy of AFP
1. Hellen Onsando Obiri (KEN) 8:25.60
2. Genzebe Dibaba (ETH) 8:26.20
3. Lilian Kasait Rengruk (KEN) 8:29.02
4. Beatrice Chepkoech Sitonik (KEN) 8:29.83
5. Caroline Chepkoech Kipkirui (KEN) 8:29.89
6. Gloria Chebiwatt Kite (KEN) 8:29.91
7. Gudaf Tsegay (ETH) 8:30.65
8. Yasemin Can (TUR) 8:33.29
9. Lemlem Hailu (ETH) 8:34.03
10. Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi (KEN) 8:34.65
11. Loice Chemnung (KEN) 8:40.08
12. Ejgayehu Taye (ETH) 8:40.96
13. Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi (KEN) 8:44.59
14. Hanna Klein (GER) 8:45.00
15. Meskerem Mamo (ETH) 8:48.26
16. Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 8:49.05
17. Mary Kuria (KEN) 8:49.16
18. Eva Cherono (KEN) 8:50.22
19. Winny Chebet (KEN) DNF
Men’s 1500M results courtesy of AFP
1. Elijah Motonei Manangoi (KEN) 3:32.21
2. Timothy Cheruiyot (KEN) 3:32.47
3. Bethwell Birgen (KEN) 3:33.12
4. Vincent Kibet (ITA) 3:33.21
5. Charles Cheboi Simotwo (KEN) 3:33.31
6. Ronald Kwemoi (KEN) 3:33.99
7. George Meitamei Manangoi (KEN) 3:34.00
8. Brahim Kaazouzi (MAR) 3:34.57
9. Ryan Gregson (AUS) 3:35.10
10. Abdalaati Iguider (MAR) 3:36.28
11. Ayanleh Souleiman (DJI) 3:36.35
12. Muhand Khamis Saifeldin (QAT) 3:43.62
13. Idriss Mousa Youssouf (QAT) 3:50.92
14. Jackson Mumbwa Kivuna (KEN) DNF
15. Timothy Sein (KEN) DNF