Kenyan Dolphin Omare Wins Hyundai Half Marathon in Lisbon
Dolphine Nyaboke Omare of Kenya finished the 26th Hyundai Half Marathon in Lisbon in 1:07:25, breaking away at the 17‑km mark.
In Brief
- •Dolphine Nyaboke Omare of Kenya finished the 26th Hyundai Half Marathon in Lisbon in 1:07:25, breaking away at the 17‑km mark.
- •Omare’s time was 49 seconds faster than compatriot Margaret Chacha and 1:06:54, the course record set by Peres Jepchirchir in 2019, was still ahead of her finish.
- •Ethiopian Zerihun Adugna won the men’s elite race in 1:02:01, beating Uganda’s Titus Musau by four seconds and Kenya’s Brian Kogo by two seconds.
- •The race saw a tight finish with the leading pack staying shoulder‑to‑shoulder until the final kilometre.
- •Omare’s 1:07:25 finish ranks as the fifth‑fastest winning time in the event’s history.
Why It Matters
The Hyundai Half Marathon in Lisbon attracts elite runners from around the world, making it a key event on the international road‑running calendar. Omare’s victory, her European debut, highlights the growing presence of Kenyan athletes on global stages and underscores the competitive depth of the sport. The men’s win by Zerihun Adugna, who set a new course record, further cements the race’s reputation for fast times and high‑level competition.
Key Details
- Winner
- Dolphine Nyaboke Omare (KEN)
- Winning Time
- 1:07:25
- Course Record
- 1:06:54 (2019)
- Men's Winner
- Zerihun Adugna (ETH)
- Men's Winning Time
- 1:02:01
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