Bangalore, India – A change in the course and a better weather forecast envisaged fast times at the second edition of Sunfeast World 10K. However, the Sunday morning saw the course records set in last year’s inaugural race remain intact. No matter their timing, Ethiopians Deriba Merga and Aselefech Mergia provided the expected fireworks with thrilling wins in the men's and women respectively.
Coming from a hot 27:24 clocking at Ottawa last weekend, Merga, the Boston Marathon victor had an edge over other competitors here although he had some trouble en route... READ MORE
MEN
1. Deriba Merga (Ethiopia) 28:13
2. Mark Kiptoo (Kenya) 28:15
3. Bernard Kipyego (Kenya) 28:24
4. Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) 28:30
5. Dino Sefir (Ethiopia) 28:39
6. Fabiano Joseph (Tanzania) 28:49
7. Dejere Tadessa (Ethiopia) 28:55
8. Dechase Chala (Ethiopia) 29:00
9. John Wambua (Kenya) 29:08
10. Ezekiel Cherop (Kenya) 29:24
WOMEN
1. Aselefech Mergia (Ethiopia) 32:08
2. Mary Keitany (Kenya) 32:09
3. Aberu Kebede (Ethiopia) 32:11
4. Hilda Kibet (Holland) 32:22
5. Meseret Mengistu (Ethiopia) 32:26
6. Peninah Arusei (Kenya) 32:27
7. Workitu Ayanu (Ethiopia) 32:36
8. Sally Barsosio (Kenya) 33:07
9. Atsede Baysa (Ethiopia) 33:14
10. Zakia Mrishko (Tanzania) 33:47