Naom Jebet, a Kenyan athlete, won the women's Nairobi City Marathon with a time of 2:23:33
Naom Jebet, a Kenyan athlete, won the women's Nairobi City Marathon with a time of 2:23:33, taking home Africa's biggest running prize purse. The marathon, which took place on October 31, 2021, saw over 20,000 runners participate in various categories.
Jebet, who is 26 years old, led the race from start to finish, beating her closest competitor, Ethiopian athlete Tigist Girma, by over two minutes. The win earned Jebet a cash prize of Ksh 3 million (approximately $27,000), which is the largest prize money for a marathon in Africa.
The Nairobi City Marathon is an annual event that attracts elite athletes from around the world. The race is known for its challenging course, which includes steep hills and sharp turns. This year's marathon was held under strict COVID-19 protocols, with participants required to produce a negative test result before the race.
Jebet's win is a significant achievement for the athlete, who has been steadily improving her performance in recent years. She previously won the 2019 Beirut Marathon and finished second in the 2020 Valencia Marathon. With her latest victory, Jebet has cemented her place as one of the top long-distance runners in the world.
Vincent Moses,
KUZA NEWS television Reporter,
Nairobi.
