Young Nzisa Anthony aka Dezisa obliterates the field in lake Naivasha marathon race
Diminutive runner, Anthony Nzisa commonly known as Dezisa, conquered a field of more than 100 athletes to win men’s 21km race in Lake Naivasha Half Marathon on Sunday in Nakuru County.
The Nakuru-based runner
stayed with the leading pack before breaking away at the 18km mark to
win in a time of 63 minutes and 38.00 seconds.
A tiring
Sospeter Kipchirchir from Eldama Ravine, who had led for most of the
race, settled for second position in a time of 64:18:09.
Kipchirchir
was left gasping for breath asthe race winner Kemboi opened a gap of
100 metres on him heading to the finish line. Completing the podium
places was Elgeyo Marakwet-based Hilary Mosop, who recorded a time of
64:34:05, followed by promising runner Jimna Kariuki who clocked 64:40:
30.
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