Ali Abdosh scores victory in Boston’s Half Marathon race
Boston, Mass – Ali Abdosh of Ethiopia won the 11th Annual Boston Athletic Association Half-Marathon men’s race here today in a time of 1:03:36. He was followed by Sam Chelanga (1:03:41) and Gilbert Okari (1:03:48) of Kenya.
In the women’s race, American Janet Cherobon-Bawson finished first (1:11:58), with Caroline Rotich (Kenya) and Heather Capello (USA) coming in second and third places respectively.
About Boston Athletic Association
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of managing athletic events and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A.’s Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock Financial.ÂÂ
Results of the Top-10 FinishersÂÂ
Men
1.) Ali Abdosh, 24 (ETH) 1:03:36
2.) Sam Chelanga, 26 (KEN) 1:03:41
3.) Gilbert Okari, 33 (KEN) 1:03:48
4.) Samuel Ndereba, 34 (KEN) 1:04:01
5.) John Korir, 35 (KEN) 1:04:37
6.) John Itati, 37 (KEN) 1:04:39
7.) Timothy Ritchie, 24 (USA) 1:05:29
8.) Fernando Cabada, 29 (USA) 1:06:18
9.) Kevin Johnson, 22 (USA) 1:07:38
10.) Mike Popejoy, 25 (USA) 1:07:50
Female
1.) Janet Cherobon-Bawcom, 33 (USA) 1:11:58
2.) Caroline Rotich, 27 (KEN) 1:13:33
3.) Heather Cappello , 31 (USA) 1:13:44
4.) Jane Kibii, 26 (KEN) 1:16:18
5.) Diana Bowser, 38 (USA) 1:17:37
6.) Elle Pishny, 26 (USA) 1:20:10
7.) Amanda Brewster, 30 (USA) 1:20:54
8.)Caroline Bjune, 37 (USA) 1:21:20
9.) Jordan Daniel, 23 (USA) 1:22:25
10.) Melissa Henry, 24 (USA) 1:23:11
