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Daniel Simiu will walk to the bank smiling after pocketing millions thanks to his win and a course record at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K in India.
Reigning World 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Simiu will be smiling to the bank after his hard work paid off well with a win at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K in India.
Courtesy of his win, Simiu will pocket Ksh 1,166,506.50 and he will also walk away with an additional Ksh 466,602.60 for breaking the course record time.
Ebenyo clocked 1:11:13 to cut the tape first ahead of Victor Togom who clocked 1:12:25 to finish second.
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At the start of the race, more than five strong men were each looking comfortable to take the top prize but Simiu eventually emerged the overall winner after digging deep for the prize.
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At the 10km mark, Simiu had already made it clear that he was going for the title and his greatest challenger was Victor Togom who could not leave his side.
Togom was following Ebenyo toe to toe with the Kenyan working hard to open a gap. Passing the 15km mark, Togom took charge and was leading Ebenyo.
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However, Ebenyo was not resting on his laurels and passing the 19km mark, he took charge and worked tirelessly to open a wide gap between himself and Togom. With the finish line in sight, it was clear that Ebenyo would take the top prize.
Meanwhile, the women’s race also saw Sutume Kebede of Ethiopia take the win in a new course record time.
World record holder Yalemzerf Yehualaw finished second. Betty Kibet completed the podium in the women’s race.
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