Abel Kipchumba, Brigid Kosgei Jacob Kiplimo, and reigning champion of the 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, Ababel Yeshaneh will battle for top spot in the event.
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) revealed the race route and technical sponsor for the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon and announced a stellar line-up of world-class runners set take to compete in the highly anticipated race on Saturday, February 19.
Vying for top spot in the world’s fastest half marathon is Kenya’s Abel Kipchumba and Brigid Kosgei, who will both compete against recently announced international elite athletes Jacob Kiplimo, and reigning champion of the 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, Ababel Yeshaneh.
With a goal of beating her half marathon personal best time of 1:04:49, current marathon world record holder, Kosgei, is an experienced and highly sought after runner and makes…