Kenyan Laban Moiben sets new Ottawa Marathon event record
Laban Moiben sets Course Record in Ottawa Marathon 2012
Réjean Chiasson and Lisa Avery top Canadian finishers
May 27 – OTTAWA – Twenty-eight-year old Kenyan Laban Moiben today broke the Ottawa Marathon event record in a time of 2:09:12, shaving 19 seconds off the previous time set in 2009.
Moiben returned to Ottawa today to defend his 2011 title time of 2:10:17. In 2010, he placed second with 2:09:43.
For most of the 42.2K distance, elite racers ran in a tight pack under slightly overcast skies and cool temperatures – ideal conditions for runners. In the last leg, three Kenyans pulled ahead to claim top spots. Julius Karinga, 32, finished in 2:09:13, and Vincent Kiplagat pulled in third at 2:11:04.
Two Ethiopian women were the first to cross the finish line. Yeshi Esayias, 26, and Biruktrawit Degefa, 21, finished in 2:28:45 and 2:33:12 respectively. Third to finish was 30-year-old Ruth Wanjiru of Kenya. In 2011, Degefa placed second with a time of 2:33:14
Winners of the Canadian National Championships were Toronto-based 28-year-old Rejean Chiasson with a finish of 2:19:54 and Lisa Avery, 35, of Orillia, in a time of 2:42:52. Avery’s finish is a strong personal best.
Winner of the wheelchair marathon race was Michel Filteau of St-Jean Baptiste, Quebec, who finished in 1:37:16.
Top 10 men
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2:09:12 | Laban Moiben | Kenya |
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2:09:13 | Julius Karinga | Kenya |
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3.
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2:11:04 | Vincent Kiplagat | Kenya |
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2:11:17 | Abdelkrim Boubker | Morocco |
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5.
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2:11:59 | Daniel Rono | Kenya |
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6.
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2:15:10 | Dereje Abera | Ethiopia |
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7.
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2:15:45 | Gebreslassie Reda | Ethiopia |
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8.
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2:17:06 | Jeremias Saloj | Guatemala |
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9.
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2:17:22 | Negari Terfa | Ethiopia |
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10.
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2:18:35 | Moses Kigen | Kenya |
Top 10 women
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2:28:45 | Yeshi Esayias | Ethiopia |
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2.
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2:33:12 | Biruktawit Degefa | Ethiopia |
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3.
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2:33:16 | Ruth Wanjiru | Kenya |
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2:36:05 | Malika Benlafkir | Morocco |
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5.
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2:42:38 | Gladys Asiba | Kenya |
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2:42:52 | Lisa Avery | Canada |
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7.
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2:47:42 | Josiane Aboungono | Canada |
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8.
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2:49:57 | Myriam Grenon | Canada |
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9.
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2:51:02 | Jemena Misayauri | Peru |
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10.
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2:53:24 | Maryse Nault | Canada |
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