World Athletics Elite Label Road Race, the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, today created history yet again with Kenya’s Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Ethiopian Sutume Asefa Kebede smashing the course records in the men’s and women’s categories as they set up a blistering pace to finish with a timing of 1.11:13 and 1.18:47 respectively.
Ebenyo and Kebede won the US $100,000 prize money race, taking home a $7500 check and a bonus of USD 3000 each. The race was a thrilling encounter between two men’s International runners, Ebenyo and Togom. Ebenyo led the field with 43:01 after crossing 15K, while Togom was just behind. Ebenyo continued to pace up, breaking the course record and extending the distance from Togom. Speaking after the win, an emotional Ebenyo said, “I dedicate this win to my girlfriend, whose support and encouragement helped me reach where I am today.”
Kebede surprised everyone with her speed and timing. Thrilled after smashing the course record, Kebede said, “I wanted to run faster, but at the end, I am happy with my timing. It is a good course with good weather conditions which made it easier for me.”
