Racing in ideal weather conditions of 13ºC with no wind, Kiplimo became the first athlete to break 57 minutes for the distance and also set a world best of 39:47 for 15km en route to his world half marathon record.
MoreKenya’s Kipruto, who also set a Japanese all-comers' record when winning in Tokyo last year in 2:02:16, will be joined in the men’s race by Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, the world 5000m and 10,000m record holder
MoreThese bold graphics also lay the groundwork for the overarching stadium look and feel, promising an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans.
MoreThe elite field also includes world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich, two-time Berlin Marathon champion Tigist Assefa, and two-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo, who will debut over the classic distance.
MoreIt was the first time that both winners retained their titles in Elgoibar.
MoreBekele is one of the fastest men in history on the track, with his PBs for 3000m (7:25.48) and 5000m (12:42.70) placing him inside the top 10 on the all-time lists for those disciplines.
MoreFour World Athletics Series events take place this year, kicking off with the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing in March.
MoreHeld in ideal weather conditions of 14C and no wind, and paced perfectly by Latvia’s Dmitrijs Sergojins, Chebet set out at a blistering pace, covering the opening kilometre in 2:46.
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