Half Marathon Medellin 2008

Photography1: Eva Vollmannova - 1/2 Marathon Medellín 2008

Around 17,000 athletes competed in different categories where Kenyan athletes Julius Kypiego won the men's Half Marathon of Medellin and set a record of one hour, two minutes and 34 seconds (1:02.34). Kenyan Ogla Kimayo won the first place on women's Half Marathon of Medellin. The best Colombian competitor was Diego Colorado who arrived in third place.

Following is the table of the 14th Halt Marathon of Medellin:

Men:

1. Julius Kipyego, Kenya, 1:02.34 (record)
2. Kimutai Kiplimo, Kenya 1:03.53
3. Diego Colorado, Colombia, 1:04.46

Women:

1. Ogla Kimayo, Kenya 1:13.56
2. Emily Chepkemoi, Kenya 1:14.28
3. Yolanda Fernandez, Colombia, 1:18.22