By BENARD ROTICHMore by this AuthorWorld Half marathon record holder Peres Jepchirchir returned on Saturday evening to warm reception from relatives, friends and fellow athletes at Eldoret International Airport. “I was going for the course record and I didn’t know that I would break the world half marathon record that was held by Florence Kiplagat. I’m very happy and this is a good sign for me in the coming days,” said Jepchirchir. “I’m still young and I will be looking forward to getting more titles in road races and the marathon races,” she said. It (Friday’s performance) has really given me motivation going forward.

Source: Daily Nation February 12, 2017 18:18 UTC