Rwanda: Muhitira, Hakizimana Hailed After Brazzaville Triumph

RWANDA Athletics Federation (RAF) has applauded middle distance runners Félicien Muhitira and Jean Hakizimana after their heroic performance at the 14th Semi-marathon International de Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo on Monday.

The 22-year-old track and field runner won the half marathon using 1 hour, 4 minutes and 31 seconds and his compatriot Hakizimana took bronze in 1:08:17, which was 9 seconds behind silver medalist Wilson Kipotich from Kenya.

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