{"id":718,"date":"2020-02-21T08:05:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T08:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.time-to-run.com\/events\/?p=718"},"modified":"2025-07-04T10:53:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:53:41","slug":"ababel-yeshaneh-new-wr-in-rak-half","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.time-to-run.com\/events\/half-marathon\/rak\/ababel-yeshaneh-new-wr-in-rak-half","title":{"rendered":"Ababel Yeshaneh New WR in RAK half"},"content":{"rendered":"

UAE – Incredible competition today in Ras al Khaimah Half Marathon lead to the surprise world record in the half marathon of 1h04:31 by\u00a0 Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh. <\/p>\n

Ababel Yeshaneh sets new World Record in RAK half<\/h3>\n

World Marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei (Ken) clocked 1h04.49 in second place under previous record too. Brigid Kosgei lead the race from the start with impressive splits of 15:07 15:11 15:23 while, behind her, Ethiopian Yeshaneh staied covered giving her kick through 15-20 by clocking splits of 15:31 instead 15:49 of Kosgei. Both athletes closes last 1097m in same time of 3min.20sec.<\/p>\n

Ethiopian Yeshaneh still cant believe she is new world record holder in halfmarathon: “I did not imagine this results, I improved my personal best by more than 60\u201d! I am a world record holder!\u201d<\/p>\n

Brigid Kosgei in second place with 64:48 under the previous world record:\u201dEven if I did not win, I\u2019m happy for this great race with Ababel! She is a friend and we have the same manager, so very happy also for here. A good results to continue on this way for London Marathon in April.\u201d<\/p>\n

Third place was Rosemary Wanjiru Monicah (Ken) in a time of 1h05:34 on her debut at the distance, this following impressive performances over shorter distances.<\/p>\n

Completing the top5 in Ras Al Khaimah were Kenyans, Evaline Chirchir in 1h06.01 in 4th with Joan Chelimo Melly a close fifth in 1h06:16.<\/p>\n

Kibiwott Kandie takes Men’s RAK Half title<\/h3>\n

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After winning last Sunday at the AK national cross champs in Kenya , Kibiwott Kandie (Ken) was considered favourite for the race and he confirmed this billing by winning the men\u2019s race in amazing 58:58, overhauling former world leader A.Mutiso (Ken) who finished in second place with 59:16.<\/p>\n

In preparation for London Marathon, Mule Wasihun (Eth), took a solid third place in a time of 59.47 while Alfred Barkach (Ken) was fourth in 59.49 and Vincent Raimoi (Ken) fifth in 59:51, making it a good day for Kenyan men. Switzerland’s Julien Wanders clocked 60:46, losing contact with the frontrunners after passing through the 10k in 28:03.<\/p>\n

Yet again the RAK half-marathon has produced fast times and a women’s world record to boot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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