Former Africa 3000m steeplechase champion, Emmanuel Wafula ran away with the men’s title at the Rome Half Marathon held on Sunday (20) in Rome, Italy.
The 19 year-old who came to this race with a life time best of 1:01.10 beat a strong field that included seasoned athletes led by Gideon Kiprotich Rop and Antony kimtai.
Wafula who finished sixth at the 2022 World U20 3000m steeplechase championships, took a commanding lead as he dropped Rop at the tail end of the race to lead 1-2-3 Kenyan podium finish.
Wafula cut the tape first in a new personal best of 59:57 and was Gideon Kiprotich Rop in second place in 1:00.56 with Antony Kimtai closing the podium in 1:02.22.
LEADING RESULTS
21KM MEN
- Emmanuel Wafula (KEN) 59:57 (PB)
- Gideon Kiprotich Rop (KEN) 1:00.56
- Antony Kimtai (KEN)1:02.22
