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Obiri defends Great North Run title
USA's Karissa Schweizer (centre) and Kenya's Hellen Obiri (right) compete in the women's 10,000m final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 16, 2022.
Photo credit: Jewel Samad | AFP
What you need to know:
- Obiri, who clocked a faster time compared to last year, beat compatriot and Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir to second place
- The Ngong-based Obiri broke away early with a pack of four in pursuit before she sprinted to the finish line timing 67:05 ahead of Jepchirchir who clocked 67:07 while Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana settled for third place in 67:10
- In the men’s category, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, who is also the world half marathon record holder, bagged victory after timing 59:33 on his debut in the race
Hellen Obiri Sunday beat a competitive field to successfully defend her Great North Run title in United Kingdom.
Obiri, who clocked a faster time compared to last year, beat compatriot and Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir to second place.
