KENYA ATHLETES SHINE IN PJ-HALF MARATHON MALAYSIA
Kenyan Athletes participated competitively in the open half marathon which was held at the stadium Petaling Jaya – Malaysia on 30th October 2011. The half marathon attracted both local and international athletes, Young and old.
Kenyans participated in both the 21km and the 10km race for both men and women. Winning being their international athletic routine, the Kenyan athletes managed to sweep and win in all the categories as highlighted below:
Open 21km For Men: 1. Joseph Mwangi Ngare (1:05:08), 2. Onesmus Muasya Maundi (1:05:26) , 3. Michael Hoywala (1:05:28).
Open 21Km for Women: 1. Esther Wambui Karimi (1:16:31), 2. Ann Mukuhi Nihia ( 1:23:23), 3. Chelangat Bore(1:23:38).
Open 10km for Men: 1.Mutai David Kipkoroi(31:36), 2. Elphaz Kipchumba (31:47).
The event was colorful and a jovial mood was evident among the Kenyans as the Kenyan flag flew higher.