Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia finishes his 5km in Germany

LILLE, France (March 21) — Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha came within one second of breaking the world 5km record at the Semi Marathon de Lille on Sunday. Kejelcha clocked 12:50, setting a national record and personal best for the victory. The following are the top results from the race.

Kejelcha, a two-time world indoor champion in the 3000m, inched closer to Berihu Aregawi’s world record of 12:49 in Barcelona in 2021 when improving on his previous lifetime best of 12:53 in Herzogenaurach last year. Read more: 2022 Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich results; Kandie and Klosterhalfen take title

Eight of the top 10 men finishers posted personal bests, with Kenya’s Reynold Kipkorir Cheruiyot running 13:04 PB for second place, followed by Telahun Haile of Ethiopia who also clocked a PB of 13:07 to round out the podium.

Tesfaye Kidanu (ETH, 13:14 PB) finished fifth, Sam Atkin (GBR, 13:16 PB) sixth, Justin Kipkoech (KEN, 13:22 PB) seventh, Rogers Kibet (UGA, 13:30 PB) eighth, and Abraham Seme (ETH, 13:41 PB) finished in 10th place, all with personal bests.

The Semi Marathon de Lille showcased several outstanding performances, but Kejelcha’s near-record-breaking run was the highlight of the event.

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Check out the results below:

Semi Marathon de Lille 2023 Results

Men’s 5km Road Race

  1. Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) – 12:50
  2. Reynold Kipkorir Cheruiyot (KEN) – 13:04
  3. Telahun Haile Bekele (ETH) – 13:07
  4. Jacob Krop (KEN) – 13:13
  5. Tesfaye Kidanu (ETH) – 13:14
  6. Sam Atkin (GBR) – 13:16
  7. Justin Kipkoech (KEN) – 13:22
  8. Rogers Kibet (UGA) – 13:30
  9. Yasin Haji (ETH) – 13:38
  10. Abrham Sime (ETH) – 13:41
  11. Djilali Bedrani (FRA) – 13:42
  12. Valentin Gondouin (FRA) – 13:43
  13. Antonin Marquant (FRA) – 13:53
  14. Simon Denissel (FRA) – 13:55
  15. Victor Boudin (FRA) – 13:57
  16. Steven Castele (BEL) – 13:58
  17. Quentin Tison (FRA) – 14:00
  18. François Barrer (FRA) – 14:01
  19. Amaniel Habtom (ERI) – 14:01
  20. Pierrick Bernard (FRA) – 14:20

Men’s 10km Road Race

  1. Gemechu Dida (ETH) – 27:12:00
  2. Emmanuel Kiprop (KEN) – 27:13:00
  3. Stanley Waithaka Mburu (KEN) – 27:18:00
  4. Kiprono Sitonik (KEN) – 27:20:00
  5. Peter Maru (UGA) – 27:30:00
  6. Edward Zakayo Pingu (KEN) – 28:10:00
  7. Cornelius Kemboi (KEN) – 28:25:00
  8. Ezekiel Mutai (UGA) – 28:26:00
  9. Mark Owon Lomuket (KEN) – 28:27:00
  10. Awet Nftalem Kibrab (ERI) – 28:38:00
  11. Brian Kiptoo (KEN) – 28:41:00
  12. Sander Vercauteren (BEL) – 28:51:00
  13. Ali Guerine (ALG) – 29:02:00
  14. Primož Kobe (SLO) – 29:19:00
  15. Emile Blondel-Hermant (FRA) – 29:21:00
  16. Arthur Gervais (FRA) – 29:23:00
  17. Mohammed Bybat (MAR) – 29:34:00
  18. Alberto Vender (ITA) – 29:34:00
  19. Vladimír Marčík (CZE) – 29:39:00
  20. Romain Vogt (FRA) – 29:41:00

Men’s Half Marathon Race

  1. Patrick Mosin (KEN) – 59:31:00
  2. Alfred Barkach (KEN) – 59:32:00
  3. Solomon Kipchoge (KEN) – 59:37:00
  4. Anthony Kimutai (KEN) – 1:00:43
  5. Etienne Daguinos (FRA) – 1:01:39
  6. Abraham Cheroben (BRN) – 1:01:54
  7. Vincent Kipsang Rono (KEN) – 1:02:18
  8. Inyasi Nicodemus Sulley (TAN) – 1:02:21
  9. El Hadi Laameche (ALG) – 1:02:59
  10. Hicham Briki (FRA) – 1:04:21
  11. Menad Lamrani (ALG) – 1:04:34
  12. Abdelaziz Dahi (ALG) – 1:05:34
  13. Nasser Allali (FRA) – 1:05:35
  14. Ronny Kiboss (KEN) – 1:05:50
  15. Julien Rabaca (FRA) – 1:05:50
  16. Camille Duret (FRA) – 1:05:53
  17. Morgan False (FRA) – 1:07:21
  18. Clement Leduc (FRA) – 1:07:39
  19. Dylan Voet (BEL) – 1:07:52
  20. Romain Szurhaj (FRA) – 1:08:26

Women’s 5km Road Race

  1. Caroline Nyaga (KEN) – 14:35
  2. Mekides Abebe (ETH) – 14:35
  3. Doris Lengole Cherop (KEN) – 14:40
  4. Brenda Chebet (KEN) – 14:57
  5. Zenah Jemutai Yego (KEN) – 15:09
  6. Peruth Chemutai (UGA) – 15:12
  7. Luiza Gega (ALB) – 15:16
  8. Wede Kefale (ETH) – 15:22
  9. Alexa Lemitre (FRA) – 16:08
  10. Sandra Šrut (CRO) – 16:30
  11. Aurelane Gest (FRA) – 16:33
  12. Méline Rollin (FRA) – 16:33
  13. Laurine Housseaux (FRA) – 16:50
  14. Eugénie Lorain (FRA) – 16:51
  15. Fanny Le Floch (FRA) – 16:58
  16. Mathilde Valadier (FRA) – 17:01
  17. Nele Dequae (BEL) – 17:13
  18. Coralie Driss (FRA) – 17:18
  19. Cécile Wanders (SUI) – 17:19
  20. Sana Hammami (FRA) – 17:21

Women’s 10km Road Race

  1. Dorcas Jepchumba Kimeli (KEN) – 30:48:00
  2. Mercyline Cherono (KEN) – 30:50:00
  3. Likina Amebaw (ETH) – 31:54:00
  4. Millicent Kemboi (KEN) – 31:55:00
  5. Naomi Taschimowitz (GBR) – 33:40:00
  6. Julie Voet (BEL) – 33:50:00
  7. Roxane Cleppe (BEL) – 34:12:00
  8. Margaux Bontant (FRA) – 34:34:00
  9. Elodie Van Den Abeele (BEL) – 35:10:00
  10. Sophie Delguste (BEL) – 35:18:00
  11. Armelle Montheard (FRA) – 35:37:00
  12. Camille Leleu (FRA) – 35:41:00
  13. Jenni Schappert (USA) – 35:46:00
  14. Marie Martinez (FRA)- 35:58:00
  15. Armelle d’Esquerre (FRA) – 36:25:00
  16. Lisa Marie Bezzina (MLT) – 36:28:00
  17. Rébecca Lucas (FRA) – 36:45:00
  18. Marion Boukhoubza (FRA) – 38:11:00
  19. Marion Salelles (FRA) – 38:12:00
  20. Amelie Bongrand (FRA) – 38:30:00

Women’s Half Marathon Race

  1. Emily Chebet (KEN) – 1:07:52
  2. Addisie Mislenew (ETH) – 1:07:59
  3. Manon Trapp (FRA) – 1:11:26
  4. Marie Perrier (MRI) – 1:12:52
  5. Chloé Herbiet (BEL) – 1:12:59
  6. Salome Brun (FRA) – 1:15:56
  7. Amelie Bihain (BEL) – 1:16:59
  8. Fatima Charkaoui (FRA) – 1:17:21
  9. Geraldine Poupard (FRA) – 1:20:58
  10. Mathilde Draeger (FRA) – 1:23:29
  11. Delphine Thirifays (BEL) – 1:23:52
  12. Justine Magny (FRA) – 1:25:49
  13. Lara Hofman (SRB) – 1:25:53
  14. Julie Granjon (FRA) – 1:26:21
  15. Charlotte Jegot (FRA) – 1:26:32
  16. Marine Gibard (FRA) – 1:26:45

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