Seen here: Brillian Kipkoech claiming gold at the 2019 FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN. Photo Credit: David Tarpey
Brillian Kipkoech claimed gold at her inaugural FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN on Sunday, 19 May 2019.
Kipkoech timed her race to perfection as she fed off the hard front running of 2018 Commonwealth Games 10 000m champion, Stella Chesang.
The Ugandan had every intention of attacking the five-year old course record of Vivian Cheruiyot of 38:22 set in the inaugural race in 2015. The course record was on as half way came and went in 15:58.
Tight Competition in the First Half
Tucked in behind Chesang were Sofiya Chege and Degitu Azamirew. Irvette van Zyl after having paid close attention in the first 3km had dropped off and was out of contention of repeating her 2016 win.
Kipkoech challenged for the first time in the final 3km of the race and just like Gachaga in the men’s race, made her attack in the final 500m. Chesang, having driven the pace from the start, had nothing left in her legs as she gave way for the second year running and had to settle for the runners’ up spot.
Kipkoech smashed the previous course record of 38:22, coming home in 38:05 with Chesang again the bridesmaid (38:09) and Sofiya Chege third (38:10). The first South African home was Irvette van Zyl in 6th, improving her best time from 39:40 run in 2016 to 39:22.
“I made my move at the 11km mark.” – FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN 2019 campion, Brillian Kipkoech
“I wanted to see how my body felt and it responded well. So I attacked again with about 500m to go and was able to move away. I did not know about the course record, so I am very happy today,” said Kipkoech.
The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN kick-started the 2019 FNB Run Your City Series which includes the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN and FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN.
“We would like to extend our congratulations to all the participants who took part in this highly competitive race, especially the runners who demonstrated their dedication and pure endurance until the end,” said Bonga Sebesho, Head of Sponsorships at FNB.
“Every runner’s dedication, commitment and passion to race is truly noteworthy and has helped the bank in achieving the bronze label status with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF),” adds Sebesho.
Top Ten Results:
1. Brillian Kipkoech 00:38:05
2. Stella Chesang 00:38:09
3. Sofiya Chege 00:38:10
4. Degitu Azamirew 00:38:11
5. Muliye Dekebo 00:38:46
6. Irvette van Zyl 00:39:22
7. Tish Jones 00:40:31
8. Kesa Molotsane 00:40:45
9. Fortunate Chidzivo 00:41:01
10. Lebo Phalula 00:41:22
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the 2019 FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN online, runners could choose to make a monetary donation towards either or all four of the event’s charities: 1. help2read, 2. Cotlands, 3. Die Burger Kinderfonds and 4. The Cape Of Good Hope SPCA.
EXCITING NEWS: At the 5th running of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN gold medals aka “Morris Gachaga Medals” were awarded to the first 100 runners that cross the finish line, while silver medals were awarded to positions 101 – 500.
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Website: www.thecapetown12.com
NEXT UP: FNB Run Your City Series:
Tuesday, 24 September 2019: FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN
Sunday, 13 October 2019: FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN
ENDS
ISSUED BY: Newsport Media
ON BEHALF OF: FNB Run Your City Series a Stillwater Sports Initiative
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