Kenya: Kilel Beats Strong Field to Win Kisii Half Marathon

18 August 2012

BOSTON Half marathon champion Caroline Kilel shook off stiff challenge to win the women's race in the inaugural Safaricom Kisii 21-km race. Kilel clocked 1:11.31 to defeat her closest rival Jane Moraa of Nyanturago, who crossed the tape in 1:12.57.

Little-known Joyce Kandie of Kericho and Divinah Chepkogei, finished third and fourth respectively after returning personal bests of 1:13.18 and 1:13.41 respectively.

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