B. Kosgei 65:28 WL
MANAMA (BRN, Mar 15): Chicago marathon winner Brigid Kosgei from Kenya won the inaugural Bahrain Night Half-Marathon in World leading life-time best 65:28. It also means she is now the 10th best performer ever. Second Dubai marathon winner Ruth Chepngetich 66:09 over World champion at the distance Netsanet Gudeta 66:49. In top five they were followed by Caroline Kipkirui 67:51 and recent RAK Half winner Senbere Teferi 68:32. World CC medalist 2017 Hadis Abadi won the men category in 59:42 in close finish over Jemal Yimer 59:45 with Benard Ngeno 59:47 and Haftu Fikadu 59:49. In the 10th position Sweden´s Robel Fsiha in 61:18 PB. It was reported the first place prize was 100 000 USD.