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Kwemoi goes back to the roads after a successful outing last season that saw him reign supreme at the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon.
The 2016 World Under-20 10,000m champion Rodgers Kwemoi will compete in his first half marathon race of the season at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, a World Athletics elite event, on Sunday, August 27.
Kwemoi goes back to the roads after a successful outing last season that saw him reign supreme at the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon. Later that year, he finished second at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates.
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21:50 - 15.06.2023
ATHLETICS: Maverick Chebet leads Kenyan sweep at Oslo Diamond League 3000m
World 10,000m bronze medallist Margaret Chelimo sealed the podium in 8:26.14.
He opened his 2023 season with a 10th-place finish in the 10,000m at the 31st Kanakuri Memorial Middle-and Long-Distance Invitational Meet.
He then went ahead and finished ninth at the 1st Nittaidai Challenge Games before completing the podium at the 67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, both races being 10,000m.
He will be looking for his first win when he takes on opponents in the Irish capital for the first time.
Another athlete who has confirmed participation is Great Britain’s Callum Hawkins who will be opening his season at the event.
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06:04 - 16.06.2023
ATHLETICS Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles set for epic sprint showdown
Lyles has been in impeccable form this season which has seen him run a world-leading time of 19.67 at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston.
His last race was last year’s Valencia Half Marathon where he fizzled out to finish in a disappointing 28th place.
The 2017 Marugame Half Marathon champion will be looking for a fresh start when he takes on his opponents. He returns to Ireland after a seventh-place finish during last year’s event.
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18:23 - 12.06.2023
ATHLETICS Omanyala’s former coach identifies two weaknesses that cost him Diamond League victories
The experienced sprints coach feels Africa’s fastest man still needs to improve on two key areas if he has to claim a medal at the World Championships.
Registration is still ongoing and athletes have been advised to apply since there are few slots in the elite category.
Athletes who have not completed a half marathon previously can use their 5km, 10km, or marathon times. Athletes whose supporting race times are from before 2022 may also apply.
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