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Roncer Kipkorir outran roughly 45372 runners to win with a time of 00:59:38. He finished 15 secondes ahead of Josphat Chumo. Finishing third was Jimmy Gressier (00:59:55). For the women, it was Sheila Chepkurui (01:06:01) taking the top spot. Sheila Chepkurui and Betelihem Yemer end up toghether at the second place with a time of 01:06:46 Top 5 Men 1 Roncer Kipkorir KEN 00:59:38 2 Josphat Chumo KEN 00:59:53 3 Jimmy Gressier 00:59:55 4 Hassan Chahdi 01:01:29 5 Ali Chebures UGA 01:02:19 Top 5 Women 1 Sheila Chepkurui KEN 01:06:01 2 Betelihem Yemer ETH 01:06:46 3 Marion Kibor KEN 01:06:46 4 Nelly Jepchumba KEN 01:07:00 5 Vivian Melly KEN 01:07:35 Complete results

Credit : Frédéric de Villamil Moses Kibet claimed victory with a time of 00:59:42. He bested Hillary Kipkoech who crossed the finish line 2 secondes behind him. Justus Kangogo got the third place in 01:01:00. For the women, it was Betty Lempus who took the top spot in 01:05:46 . Jackline Chepngeno earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:09:07. The third place went to Mathilde Le Dantec with a time of 01:14:55 Top 5 Men 1 Moses Kibet 00:59:42 2 Hillary Kipkoech 00:59:44 3 Justus Kangogo 01:01:00 4 Florian Carvalho 01:01:05 5 Charles Mneria 01:01:10 Top 5 Women 1 Betty Lempus 01:05:46 2 Jackline Chepngeno 01:09:07 3 Mathilde Le Dantec 01:14:55 4 Myriam Benadda 01:21:48 5 Monta Karlsone 01:22:33 Complete results

Credit : Alban O The victory went to Hizkel Tewelde who crossed the finish line at 01:04:20. He finished 28 secondes ahead of Derara Hurisa. Florian Carvalho (01:05:47) made notched third place. For the women, Nancy Kiprop scored victory with a time of 01:09:12 , ahead of Lydia Mathati (01:09:25). While Clemence Calvin came in third at 01:10:15 Top 5 Men 1 Hizkel Tewelde 01:04:20 2 Derara Hurisa 01:04:48 3 Florian Carvalho 01:05:47 4 Tesfaye Lencho 01:05:50 5 Mahiedine Mekhissi Benabadd 01:06:52 Top 5 Women 1 Nancy Kiprop 01:09:12 2 Lydia Mathati 01:09:25 3 Clemence Calvin 01:10:15 4 Grace Dunphy 01:13:47 5 Fadouwa Ledhem 01:16:47 Complete results

Credit : Alban O Evans Cheruiyot won the race with a time of 01:01:24, followed by Evans Kurui who finished with a time of 01:02:44. Hailu Gizachew (01:02:48) made notched third place. In the ladies race, Antonina Kwambai got a win, finishing with a time of 01:08:07 . Zerfie Lemeneh earned runner-up honors with a time of 01:08:09. Finishing third was Pioline Wanjiku (01:08:19). Top 5 Men 1 Evans Cheruiyot 01:01:24 2 Evans Kurui 01:02:44 3 Hailu Gizachew 01:02:48 4 Eyob Faniel 01:02:49 5 Noureddine Ariri 01:04:47 Top 5 Women 1 Antonina Kwambai 01:08:07 2 Zerfie Lemeneh 01:08:09 3 Pioline Wanjiku 01:08:19 4 Sharon Cherop 01:08:21 5 Celestine Chepchirchir 01:08:34 Complete results

Credit : Frédéric de Villamil Despite the rain falling over the French Capital city and strong winds, the Fitbit Semi-marathon de Paris was again a great popular success. Morris Gachaga outpaced more then 38,326 runners to win in 01:00:38. He finished one second ahead of Paul Lonyangata. The third place went to Alex Korio with a time of 01:00:41 In the ladies race, it was Ruth Chepngetich who took the top spot in 01:08:07 , ahead of Pioline Wanjiku (01:10:51). The third place went to Edith Chelimo with a time of 01:10:58 🎉 👊 Victoire de Morris Gachaga sur le #SemiParis en 1:00:38 ⚡️🏁#Fitbit pic.twitter.com/f6SD0vLRu8 — Fitbit Semi Paris (@SemiParis) March 5, 2017 Top 5 Men 🎉 👊 Chez les femmes c'est Ruth Chepngetich qui s'impose en 1:08:08 ⚡️🏁#SemiParis #Fitbit pic.twitter.com/nP7cMwQfHu — Fitbit Semi Paris (@SemiParis) March 5, 2017 Top 5 Women Complete results §staticmap(2438,5,800,200)

Credit : Liliane Polak Half Marathon results Cyprien Kotut (1:01:00) outpaced a course-record 37,100 runners to win the 24th annual Semi-marathon de Paris in France. The first seven spots were decided by just 29 seconds with Amos Kipruto securing second with a time of 1:01:09. Azmeraw Mengistu (1:01:15) managed to hold off Emmanuel Bor (1:01:17) for third. For the women, it was Dibabe Kuma (1:09:18) taking the top spot. In a tight race for runner-up, Pioline Wanjiku (1:09:49) finished just ahead of Christelle Daunay (1:09:55). Vu à l'instant dans le semi-marathon de Paris</a> : hommage d&#39;un coureur à <a href="https://twitter.com/LaTourEiffel">LaTourEiffel pic.twitter.com/NO3JapaQ3u — Frédéric Says (@FredericSays) March 6, 2016 Top 10 Men 1 Cyprien KOTUT 1:01:00 2 Amos KIPRUTO 1:01:09 3 Azmeraw MENGISTU 1:01:15 4 Emmanuel BOR 1:01:17 5 Stephen CHEBOGUT 1:01:25 6 Evans KORIR 1:01:25 7 Stephen ARITA 1:01:29 8 Wilfried MURGOR 1:02:10 9 Edwin ROTICH 1:02:33 10 Callum HAWKINS 1:02:36 Top 10 Women 1 Dibabe KUMA 1:09:18 2 Pioline WANJIKU 1:09:49 3 Christelle DAUNAY 1:09:55 4 Sule UTURA 1:12:07 5 Fanny PRUVOST 1:14:22 6 Corinne HERBRETEAU 1:17:34 7 Celine DENNEVAULT 1:20:14 8 Liv GROS 1:20:32 9 Armelle DIAS 1:21:25 10 Felicitas MENSING 1:22:00 Complete Results

Credit : Liliane Polak Key points: 1. A Kenyan victory in the men’s race and an Ethiopian triumph in the ladies’ one 2. Men and ladies’ podiums 3. Right in the heart of the peloton 4. Girl power! 5. Reservations for the 2016 edition open on Wednesday 6. Round Two on April 12 with the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon 1. A Kenyan victory in the men’s race and an Ethiopian triumph in the ladies’ one 35 314 competitors —a new participation record— started the 23rd edition of the Paris Half Marathon on the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes at 10 am this morning. The bright sunshine and lack of wind meant that the Spring Challenge lived up to its name more than ever! Kenya’s Vincent Yator beat fellow countryman Mark Korir to take the men’s race with an outstanding time of 1 h 00′16″. Ethiopia’s Abrha Asefa took the bottom step of the podium. Frenchman Hassan Chahdi also turned heads with a fourth-plac finish (1 h 01′42″). It was the first half marathon for the 26-year-old Entente Centre Isère runner, who was crowned French cross-country champion last weekend. “This double whammy makes me want to have a go at the marathon in the 2016”, he chirped on the finish line. An Ethiopian 1-2-3 in the ladies’ race. Defending champion Yebrgual Melese prevailed over Afera Godfay and Abrha Asefa to grab the win with a time of 1 h 09′54″. 2. The podiums Men’s podium: 1. Vincent Yator (KEN) 1 h 00′16″ 2. Mark Korir (KEN) 1 h 00′52″ 3. Abrha Asefa (ETH) 1 h 01′11″ Ladies’ podium: 1. Yebrgual Melese (ETH) 1 h 09′54″ 2. Afera Godfay (ETH) 1 h 10′08″ 3. Bekelech Bedada (ETH) 1 h 10′13″ 3. Right in the heart of the peloton Celebrities mingled with the tens-of-thousands-strong crowd of the Parisian half marathon after Laura Flessel gave the starting signal. Models Karlie Kloss and Natalia Vodianova and TV presenter Karine Le Marchand joined a field of runners representing 120 countries. Fifty bands and music groups cheered the field on throughout the course in the streets of eastern Paris. 4. Girl power! Never before had so many women taken part in a French half marathon. 34% of the registered runners were women, a 4% increase over 2014. It was a serendipitous coincidence that the 23rd edition of the Paris Half Marathon was held on International Women’s Day. 5. The first stage of registration for the 2016 edition opens on Wednesday Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) is well aware of the enthusiasm around the Paris Half Marathon and has therefore decided to reward event regulars. Starting on March 11 at 10 am, everyone who signed up for the 2014 or 2015 edition will be eligible for one of the 10,000 race numbers for 2016 available at the preferential rate of 49 euros. 6. Round Two on April 12 with the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon The Paris Half Marathon was the first event in the French capital’s running trilogy. Next up on the Parisian menu of Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) are the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon, the most popular event in the French sports calendar, on April 12 and the L’Équipe 10 km on June 14. Over 110,000 runners will take part in these three races. The 24th edition of the Paris Half Marathon will be held on March 6, 2016.