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January 8th, 2017
Bezabeh and Chepngetich Victorious in Adana
Ethiopian Belay Tihaun Bezabeh raced to victory in 1:03:34 at the 7th International Adana Half Marathon. On the women's side, it was Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya who took the honour by a lifetime best 1:09:56.
Bezabeh, who remained in the leading pack from the start, reached the 10km mark with his compatriot Fetene Alemu Regasa and Kenyan Jameson Kabuku Wangechi. Shortly after this point, Regasa and Wangechi started to fall of the pace. Bezabeh passed 15km as solo leader, while Wangechi followed 150 meters behind with Regasa more than 200 meters in deficit. With no other takers for the win, the Ethiopian continued building his lead and finished with 1:03:34. Wangechi was second in 1:04:43, and Regasa took the third place by 1:05:34.
Women's competition was contested among the Kenyan trio Ruth Chepngetich, Angele Jesmunde Tanui and Veronicah Njeri Maina. Chepngetich sliced more than two minutes off her personal best to win in 1:09:06. Tanui was a distant second in 1:09:56. Maina passed the finish line in 1:10:20 to claim the third place.
This was the fifth year that Depar Timing provided the timing services in the 7-year history of the International Adana Half Marathon. -
January 5th, 2017
Depar Timing in Adana
Our team to time the 7th International Adana Half Marathon is making the final preparations on site. The race records will be under threat on Sunday, 8 January.
A total of 12 members of the Depar Timing Team will make their best efforts to serve the Adana Half Marathon. This is the fifth edition of the Event that our services are utilised.
Africans have been dominating for the last four years in Adana, and this year is not expected to be different. Two African women who ran under 1:08 recently will be participating on Sunday. Ababel Yashaneh Birhane, last year’s winner here, had run her personal best of 1:07:52 in New Delhi this past November. The Ethiopian is no stranger to the course but she will face strong challenge from Angele Jesmunde Tanui of Kenya who finished in 1:07:16 in Rome Ostia ten months ago. The women’s race record is 1:08:53, set by Kenyan Rose Chelimo in 2015.
On the men’s side, the pre-race favourite is Jameson Kabuku Wangechi. The 20-year old Kenyan finished the third half marathon of his career in a personal best time of 1:01:49 in Hague in March last year. His compatriot Benard Cheruiyot Sang, who made his first appearance on the Turkish soil at the 15km event of Istanbul Marathon in 2010, is another outstanding participant. Men’s record is held by Barselius Kipyego with 1:00:46, standing only from last year.
7th International Adana Half Marathon will start at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 8 January.
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January 2nd, 2017
Top Five In 2016 Rankings
2016 saw some great performances from male marathoners, and a a total of 26 runners ran faster than one hour in the half marathon throughout the year.
Although Kenenisa Bekele's effort in Berlin fell short of at Dennis Kimetto’s world record of 2:02:57, the Ethiopian produced the second best performance of all time. Ethiopians and Kenyans once again dominated the world rankings. Here are the top five athletes of 2016 in marathon and half marathon.
Men's marathon:
2:03:03 Kenenisa Bekele, ETH (Berlin, 25 September)
2:03:05 Eliud Kipchoge, KEN (London, 24 April)
2:03:13 Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich, KEN (Berlin, 25 September)
2:03:51 Stanley Kipleting Biwott, KEN (London, 24 April)
2:04:24 Tesfaye Abera, ETH (Dubai, 22 January)
Men's half marathon:
58:44 Solomon Kirwa Yego, KEN (Rome Ostia, 13 March)
59:07 James Mwangi, KEN (Copenhagen, 18 September)
59:10 Geoffrey Kamworor, KEN (Cardiff, 26 March)
59:15 Barselius Kipyego, KEN (Usti nad Labem, 17 September)
59:18 Leonard Kipkoech Langat, KEN (Rome Ostia, 13 March)
Women's marathon:
2:19:41 Tirfi Tsegaye, ETH (Dubai, 22 January)
2:20:45 Aberu Kebede, ETH (Berlin, 25 September)
2:20:48 Amane Beriso, ETH (Dubai, 22 January)
2:21:27 Helah Kiprop, KEN (Tokyo, 28 February)
2:21:32 Florence Kiplagat, KEN (Chicago, 9 October)
Women's half marathon:
1:05:51 Viola Jepchumba, KEN (Prague, 2 April)
1:06:04 Cynthia Jerotich, KEN (Ras Al Khaimah, 12 February)
1:06:07 Gladys Cherono, KEN (Ras Al Khaimah, 12 February)
1:06:14 Worknesh Degafa,ETH (Prague, 2 April)
1:06:26 Genet Yalew, ETH (Ras Al Khaimah, 12 February) -
January 1st, 2017Best New Year Wishes From Depar Timing
May you have a good start to 2017, live life at your own pace, and finish the year strong!
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January 1st, 2017From Sofia Marathon Depar Timing Team
Happy New Year!
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