GEORGETOWN, Jun 15 – There were around 9,000 people was participate on Penang Bridge Half Marathon at Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge yesterday morning 4:30am. This event was coordinated by Penang State Government and AIMS Asia-Pacific Conference. The event have been attracted all of the world runners to participate in this Penang Bridge Half Marathon.
The Kenyans dominated the Penang Bridge Half Marathon as they has clinched the three top spots in this event which is Chobei Josphat Kiptanui Too came in the first then followed by Felix Kipkorir Kangogo and Silas Muturi Gichovi in the Men’s Open category.
Besides that, Peninah Kigen came in the first then followed by Tarus Gladys Jepkechei and Mercy Jelimo in the Women’s Open category. Chobei has crossed the finish line in one hour four minutes and seven seconds and Kigen crossed the finish line in one hour 15 minutes. Both of them have been received the first price which is RM25,000 each.
Meanwhile, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has extended his congratulations to all who won and thanked those who took part at this Penang Bridge Half Marathon and hope that more participant would enter the Penang Bridge International Marathon to be held in November during the prizes-giving ceremony.
