Kenya: Confusion, Falling Numbers Hit Nairobi Marathon

27 October 2014

Nairobi — Plummeting numbers and confusion in the 10km races where the women winner was given a faster time than her male equivalent marred the 12th running of Stanchart Nairobi International Marathon that failed to live up to expectations on Sunday.

That will matter little to Peter Kosgei and Eunice Jeptoo who home Sh1.5m (USD 16,772.91) richer after their contrasting conquests in the men and women ultimate distance showdowns that attracted 500 starters in total in another enduring story of the annual blue riband Kenyan showpiece.

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