Francis Kibiwott
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Francis Kibiwott (born in Kasiela Baringo) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He won the Dam tot Damloop held between Amsterdam and Zaandam twice and finished in second position in between those two wins. His time (45:27) during his second win was the world fastest time in a 10 mile race that year, outsprinting the world half marathon champion Fabian Joseph.[1] The race was his first after a long period of injuries and only started training in July 2006 again.[1] In 2006 he also managed to win the Delhi Half Marathon in a new course record.[2]
[edit] Achievements
- 2003 Dam tot Damloop - first place (45:44)[3]
- 2005 Dam tot Damloop - second place
- 2006 Dam tot Damloop - first place (45:27)[4]
- 2006 Delhi Half Marathon - first place (1:01:36)[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Kenyans run away with marathon titles, sports.yahoo.com
- ^ Kibiwott, Chepkirui the winners at Delhi Half-Marathon, iaaf.org
- ^ Kamiel finishes 5th in Dam tot Dam Loop, kamielmaase.com, September 21, 2003
- ^ (Dutch) Wereldrecord voor Kiplagat in Zaandam, nu.nl, September 17, 2006
- ^ HUTCH DELHI HALF MARATHON 2006, indiatimes.com
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