RAS AL-KHAIMAH: Jacob Kiplimo and Girmawit Gebrzihair won the 2022 Ras Al-Khaimah Half Marathon on Saturday morning after 45 elite athletes and more than 4,000 runners took to the roads of the northern emirate. The 15th “World’s Fastest Half Marathon” event consisted of four categories, the half marathon, a half marathon-relay teams of two, a 5km and a 1-Mile race. Claiming first place in the men’s race, with an incredible time of 57:56, was 21-year-old half marathon world record holder Kiplimo. I want to thank Ras Al-Khaimah for welcoming me here this week and inviting me to compete in such an amazing race. This morning’s exceptional performance only reinforces the Ras Al-Khaimah Half Marathon as a major event on the sporting calendar.’’

Source: Ethiopian News February 24, 2022 23:28 UTC