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.
Check out the results below:
Semi Marathon de Lille 2023 Results
Men’s 5km Road Race
- Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) – 12:50
- Reynold Kipkorir Cheruiyot (KEN) – 13:04
- Telahun Haile Bekele (ETH) – 13:07
- Jacob Krop (KEN) – 13:13
- Tesfaye Kidanu (ETH) – 13:14
- Sam Atkin (GBR) – 13:16
- Justin Kipkoech (KEN) – 13:22
- Rogers Kibet (UGA) – 13:30
- Yasin Haji (ETH) – 13:38
- Abrham Sime (ETH) – 13:41
- Djilali Bedrani (FRA) – 13:42
- Valentin Gondouin (FRA) – 13:43
- Antonin Marquant (FRA) – 13:53
- Simon Denissel (FRA) – 13:55
- Victor Boudin (FRA) – 13:57
- Steven Castele (BEL) – 13:58
- Quentin Tison (FRA) – 14:00
- François Barrer (FRA) – 14:01
- Amaniel Habtom (ERI) – 14:01
- Pierrick Bernard (FRA) – 14:20
Men’s 10km Road Race
- Gemechu Dida (ETH) – 27:12:00
- Emmanuel Kiprop (KEN) – 27:13:00
- Stanley Waithaka Mburu (KEN) – 27:18:00
- Kiprono Sitonik (KEN) – 27:20:00
- Peter Maru (UGA) – 27:30:00
- Edward Zakayo Pingu (KEN) – 28:10:00
- Cornelius Kemboi (KEN) – 28:25:00
- Ezekiel Mutai (UGA) – 28:26:00
- Mark Owon Lomuket (KEN) – 28:27:00
- Awet Nftalem Kibrab (ERI) – 28:38:00
- Brian Kiptoo (KEN) – 28:41:00
- Sander Vercauteren (BEL) – 28:51:00
- Ali Guerine (ALG) – 29:02:00
- Primož Kobe (SLO) – 29:19:00
- Emile Blondel-Hermant (FRA) – 29:21:00
- Arthur Gervais (FRA) – 29:23:00
- Mohammed Bybat (MAR) – 29:34:00
- Alberto Vender (ITA) – 29:34:00
- Vladimír Marčík (CZE) – 29:39:00
- Romain Vogt (FRA) – 29:41:00
Men’s Half Marathon Race
- Patrick Mosin (KEN) – 59:31:00
- Alfred Barkach (KEN) – 59:32:00
- Solomon Kipchoge (KEN) – 59:37:00
- Anthony Kimutai (KEN) – 1:00:43
- Etienne Daguinos (FRA) – 1:01:39
- Abraham Cheroben (BRN) – 1:01:54
- Vincent Kipsang Rono (KEN) – 1:02:18
- Inyasi Nicodemus Sulley (TAN) – 1:02:21
- El Hadi Laameche (ALG) – 1:02:59
- Hicham Briki (FRA) – 1:04:21
- Menad Lamrani (ALG) – 1:04:34
- Abdelaziz Dahi (ALG) – 1:05:34
- Nasser Allali (FRA) – 1:05:35
- Ronny Kiboss (KEN) – 1:05:50
- Julien Rabaca (FRA) – 1:05:50
- Camille Duret (FRA) – 1:05:53
- Morgan False (FRA) – 1:07:21
- Clement Leduc (FRA) – 1:07:39
- Dylan Voet (BEL) – 1:07:52
- Romain Szurhaj (FRA) – 1:08:26
Women’s 5km Road Race
- Caroline Nyaga (KEN) – 14:35
- Mekides Abebe (ETH) – 14:35
- Doris Lengole Cherop (KEN) – 14:40
- Brenda Chebet (KEN) – 14:57
- Zenah Jemutai Yego (KEN) – 15:09
- Peruth Chemutai (UGA) – 15:12
- Luiza Gega (ALB) – 15:16
- Wede Kefale (ETH) – 15:22
- Alexa Lemitre (FRA) – 16:08
- Sandra Šrut (CRO) – 16:30
- Aurelane Gest (FRA) – 16:33
- Méline Rollin (FRA) – 16:33
- Laurine Housseaux (FRA) – 16:50
- Eugénie Lorain (FRA) – 16:51
- Fanny Le Floch (FRA) – 16:58
- Mathilde Valadier (FRA) – 17:01
- Nele Dequae (BEL) – 17:13
- Coralie Driss (FRA) – 17:18
- Cécile Wanders (SUI) – 17:19
- Sana Hammami (FRA) – 17:21
Women’s 10km Road Race
- Dorcas Jepchumba Kimeli (KEN) – 30:48:00
- Mercyline Cherono (KEN) – 30:50:00
- Likina Amebaw (ETH) – 31:54:00
- Millicent Kemboi (KEN) – 31:55:00
- Naomi Taschimowitz (GBR) – 33:40:00
- Julie Voet (BEL) – 33:50:00
- Roxane Cleppe (BEL) – 34:12:00
- Margaux Bontant (FRA) – 34:34:00
- Elodie Van Den Abeele (BEL) – 35:10:00
- Sophie Delguste (BEL) – 35:18:00
- Armelle Montheard (FRA) – 35:37:00
- Camille Leleu (FRA) – 35:41:00
- Jenni Schappert (USA) – 35:46:00
- Marie Martinez (FRA)- 35:58:00
- Armelle d’Esquerre (FRA) – 36:25:00
- Lisa Marie Bezzina (MLT) – 36:28:00
- Rébecca Lucas (FRA) – 36:45:00
- Marion Boukhoubza (FRA) – 38:11:00
- Marion Salelles (FRA) – 38:12:00
- Amelie Bongrand (FRA) – 38:30:00
Women’s Half Marathon Race
- Emily Chebet (KEN) – 1:07:52
- Addisie Mislenew (ETH) – 1:07:59
- Manon Trapp (FRA) – 1:11:26
- Marie Perrier (MRI) – 1:12:52
- Chloé Herbiet (BEL) – 1:12:59
- Salome Brun (FRA) – 1:15:56
- Amelie Bihain (BEL) – 1:16:59
- Fatima Charkaoui (FRA) – 1:17:21
- Geraldine Poupard (FRA) – 1:20:58
- Mathilde Draeger (FRA) – 1:23:29
- Delphine Thirifays (BEL) – 1:23:52
- Justine Magny (FRA) – 1:25:49
- Lara Hofman (SRB) – 1:25:53
- Julie Granjon (FRA) – 1:26:21
- Charlotte Jegot (FRA) – 1:26:32
- Marine Gibard (FRA) – 1:26:45
