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The duo shared their excitement after clinching victories in the Iten International Marathon, showcasing endurance and strategic brilliance.
Justus Kiprotich and Valary Aiyabei were crowned champions of the men’s and women’s 42km races respectively at the third edition of the Iten International Marathon on Sunday.
The duo claimed top honors and walked away with a prize of Ksh 1 million each after dominating the grueling course.
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The marathon, held under ideal weather conditions in the famed running town of Iten, brought together elite and upcoming athletes from Kenya and beyond.
Kiprotich and Aiyabei both stood out executing their races with precision and making decisive moves at the critical stages to secure their victories.
“It was a tough race, but the weather was good, just like it is at home,” Aiyabei said, reflecting on her performance after winning in a time of 2:28:57.
“It felt like training, so I expected to dominate the race. I knew the last 10 km would be tight, and that’s where I made my move early.”
For Kiprotich, the competition was no less intense.
“It was a tight race, but I thank God that I was able to win,” he shared.
“I maintained the pace throughout the race, and I am happy with that.”
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His consistent speed and endurance saw him outpace the field in the latter stages, sealing his victory in a closely contested finish in a time of 2:14.03.
Former steeplechase star Benjamin Kigen claimed second place in the men’s 42km race, earning Ksh 750,000 while Christine Nalimo from Kitale emerged victorious in the women’s 10km race, clocking an impressive 31:58.
In the men’s 10km category John Lomoni from Nyandarua County secured first place with a time of 28:18.
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Meanwhile, Miriam Chepkwony finished second in the women’s 10km, followed by Uganda’s Chekwemoi Loice in third.
The winners’ prize pool, a major draw for athletes, highlighted the importance of the event.
In the 42km category, the top three positions received Ksh 1 million, Ksh 750,000 and Ksh 500,000, respectively.
For the 10km race, the winners earned Ksh 100,000, Ksh 75,000 and Ksh 50,000.
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