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Kipchumba, Abu Dhabi marathon champ Vivian triumph in Tobong’u Lore half race

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Geoffrey Kipchumba reacts after crossing the winning line during Tobolongo Lore 21 km race in Turkana yesterday. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Upcoming athlete Geoffrey Kipchumba and Abu Dhabi marathon champion Vivian Kiplagat are the winners of this year’s Tobong’u Lore half marathon held in Lodwar yesterday.

Kipchumba, who started the race on a slow pace surprised fans when he sprinted to be crowned winner of the sixth edition of the annual Tourism and Cultural Festivals. The race was flagged off by area governor Josphat Nanok who was accompanied by several dignitaries from Uganda and other neighbouring counties.

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