Kenya’s Cynthia Chelangat Chepkwony came close to making history at the Hyundai Half Marathon in Lisbon, Portugal on her way to victory in the women’s race.
The 21-year-old clocked a personal best (PB) of 1:07:20, only a minute shy of the course record (1:06:54) set by her fellow countrywoman, Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, at this competition in 2019.
In second place was Chaltu Dida Diriba of Ethiopia who also clocked a PB of 1:08:12 as Glenrose Xaba of South Africa came third in 1:08:55.
In the men’s race, Esau Kipkorir Kemboi clocked 1:02:03 to cross the finish line in third place.
Tanzania’s Emanuel Daoudi Dinday took the top honour in what was his debut in the race, clocking 1:00:30 to finish first.
Ethiopia’s Mikiyas Barega Shirtaga came second after clocking a PB of 1:01:55.
