By BERNARD ROTICHMore by this AuthorNational cross country champion Kibiwott Kandie day won the men’s title in the 14th edition of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates. Ethiopia’s Ababel Brihane set a new world half marathon record of 1:04:31 in the women’s race after upsetting women’s marathon record holder Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei. Related Stories Brihane shatters half marathon world recordAdvertisementKandie hopes he will be selected to represent Kenya in the World Half Marathon Championship to be held in Gdynia, Poland, on March 29. My goal is to compete in the World Half Marathon Championship,” added the athlete. Kosgei’s coach Eric Kimaiyo said that the athlete, who had promised a world record, suffered a hip injury.

Source: Daily Nation February 21, 2020 15:00 UTC