Daniel Mateiko wins Antrim Coast 21k in world leading time

ATHLETICS: Daniel Mateiko wins Antrim Coast 21k in world leading time

Abigael Wafula 17:00 - 27.08.2023

The 25-year-old clocked 58:36 as he finished two seconds ahead of Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer who was coming back in search of his third straight win.

Daniel Mateiko on Sunday, August 27 destroyed a strong field to win the Antrim Coast Half Marathon and produce the fastest half marathon in the world this year. 

The 25-year-old clocked 58:36 as he finished two seconds ahead of Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer who was coming back in search of his third straight win.  

Mateiko’s time was nine seconds inside the previous world lead set by compatriot Benard Kibet in February.

In a post-race interview with BBC, Mateiko said: "The race was my preparation for the Chicago Marathon. I am very happy because this is my win first at the international level and I am looking forward to bigger things happening to me, especially in Chicago."

Meanwhile, the women’s race was won by Ethiopia's Mestawut Fikir who clocked a Personal Best time of 66:44. Another Kenyan, Evaline Chirchir took second while Hannah Irwin settled for third place.

Meanwhile, in other races, Roncer Kipkorir also reigned supreme at the 21K Buenos Aires 2023 Half Marathon.

Kipkorir led a Kenyan 1-2-3 podium sweep as he clocked a Personal Best time of 59:08. The duo of Felix Kipkoech and Cosmas Mwangi finished second and third in respective times of 59:28 and a Personal Best time of 59:29.

The women’s race was won by Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh who broke the course record in a time of 1:06:10. Another Ethiopian, Guteni Shone finished second in a Personal Best time of 1:06:12. Kenya’s Ruth Chepng’etich completed the podium in 1:06:18.

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