A new Rimi Riga Marathon half-marathon course record has been set
19 May 2024On Sunday, May 19th, Kenyan runner Judy Jelagat Kemboi set a new course record for the women’s half marathon at the Rimi Riga Marathon, finishing in one hour, seven minutes, and 13 seconds (1:07:13). Kemboi improved the previous record set last year by her compatriot, Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir, by 12 seconds (1:07:25).
With her victory in Riga, Kemboi confirmed her status as the pre-race favorite, having the best personal record among the participants. Kemboi’s result in Riga is the 26th best in the world for 2024.
Ethiopian Dibabe Beyene Debela finished second with a time of 1:09:53, while Kenyan Agnes Keino claimed the bronze medal, finishing in 1:10:33.
In the men’s competition, Kenyan Samwel Nyamai Mailu took first place, finishing in one hour and 21 seconds (1:00:21). Mailu, who won a bronze medal at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga last year, achieved the 39th-best result in the world this year for the half marathon distance. He was followed by fellow Kenyan Collins Kipkurui Kipkorir, who finished in 1:00:47, while another Kenyan, Titus Kimutai Kipkosgei, took third place with a time of 1:01:57
Top 5 results for men
| Place | Athlete | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place 1. | Athlete Samwel Nyamai Mailu | Country Kenya | Result 1:00:21 |
| Place 2. | Athlete Collins Kipkurui Kipkorir | Country Kenya | Result 1:00:47 |
| Place 3. | Athlete Titus Kimutai Kipkosgei | Country Kenya | Result 1:01:57 |
| Place 4. | Athlete Solomon Kipchoge | Country Kenya | Result 1:02:15 |
| Place 5. | Athlete Demoz Bekele Ayele | Country Ethiopia | Result 1:03:31 |
Top 5 results for women
| Place | Athlete | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place 1. | Athlete Judy Jelagat Kemboi | Country Kenya | Result 1:07:13 |
| Place 2. | Athlete Dibabe Beyene Debela | Country Ethiopia | Result 1:09:53 |
| Place 3. | Athlete Agnese Keino | Country Kenya | Result 1:10:33 |
| Place 4. | Athlete Lina Jepkemoi Kaino | Country Kenya | Result 1:15:41 |
| Place 5. | Athlete Lina Kiriliuk | Country Lithuania | Result 1:17:49 |
On Sunday, May 19th, runners in the half marathon and marathon at the Rimi Riga Marathon started at 8:00 AM from the base of the Akmens Bridge. A total of 2,175 marathoners registered for the 42-kilometer distance, while 4,834 runners signed up for the 21-kilometer distance.
