Photo courtesy by Kass Kutit Ab Gaa
Francis Kosgei and Victor Kipchirchir came in second and third positions respectively.
The marathon is aimed at exposing the local talents to the international competitions so as to tap the talent in the region and the country as a whole.
Many legendary and internationally acclaimed athletes graced the occasion among them the world athlete of the year David Rudisha, Paul Targat, Vivian cheruiyot, Janeth Chepkosgei (Eldoret Express), Teckla Lorupe and Kipchoge Keino.
The event was so timely as it took place in the heart of the home of champions in Eldoret .
The Chief guest Ramal a legendary South African athlete urged Kenyans to nurture the extraordinary sporting talents in Kenya being the best of the bests in the world in the field of athletics.
Other guests included Sports Minister Paul Otwoma, Host William Ruto MP Eldoret North, Eugine Wamalwa, Peris Simam, Jackson Kiptanui and Elijah Lagat
Otuoma however promised better training facilities for the upcoming athletes in the region through the renovation of the dilapidated Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret up to a tune of one hundred million shillings.
The Kass media Group Chairman CK Joshua called on the corporate world to step in and help to tap potential on the local talent a moved he said to help in socio-economic development of the country
Results:
Men: 42km- Isaac Kosgei 2:20.12, Francis Kosgei 2:21.08, Victor Kipchirchir 2:21.32, Ronald Kimeli 2:21.53, Simon Kipkorir 2:22.12; 12km- Gedion Kipketer 35:47.8, Wilfred Kirwa (35:51.0), Mathew Kisorio 35:53.8, Enock Mitei 35:58.6;
Women: 42km- Magdaline Mugunzi 2:44.50, Rebecca Kisang 2:45.52, Violah Bor 2:48.52, Irene Jepchumba 2:49.55, Pamela Jepngétich 2:52.27; 12km- Rose Kosgei 41:26.4, Hellen Kirop 41:58.5, Rose Jepchumba 42:19.9, Eunice Kales 42:35.4, Gladys Jebet (42:48.9)
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