The double world medallist won by more than a second ahead of Gardeo Isaacs (31.91), while Bayapo Ndori was third in 31.95.
MoreKiptum’s coach Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road.
MoreKandie, the second-fastest man in history for the distance, triumphed with a 59:22 clocking after being challenged by his compatriot Roncer Konga for much of the race.
MoreNo woman had ever completed a hat-trick of World Championships titles at the distance
MoreWith that performance, Kiptum improved his PB by 50 seconds to surpass the world record of 2:01:09 set by his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin on 25 September 2022.
MoreTsegay wrapped up her 2023 season in style by smashing the world 5000m record in Eugene. The world 10,000m champion returns to US soil for her first competitive outing of 2024 and what she hopes will be another memorable race.
MoreJebitok was away and clear, though, and crossed the line in 31:01. Kosgei was a comfortable runner-up in 31:40, eight seconds clear of Keith. Chepkoech placed fourth in 32:34.
MoreNgetich’s 10km time is also faster than the women's world record for the distance on the track, with Letesenbet Gidey’s world 10,000m record standing at 29:01.03.
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