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Birell Grand Prix Prague has lit the city with amazing performance, Kenyan Kitiyo taking the gold

Hot and thrilling atmosphere was the main characteristic of the Birell 10K Race in Prague. The packed line up promised a fast race and it was delivered. Kenyan Dennis Kibet Kitiyo took the first place with 27:17 followed by another Kenyan Vincent Kibet Langat 27:25. Diana Chepkorir confirmed her nr 1 on the bib and took the gold in amazing time 30:12 amongst women followed by Miriam Chebet 31:28.

“I am very happy because I was the fastest. I tried to push and push but it was very hot,” said Kitiyo after finish. Chepkorir was also thrilled for her victory: “I am very tired but very happy”, said smiling but visibly exhausted Kenyan. Birell 10K Race holds Elite Label Road Race and was also streamed on the Inside Track by World Athletics.

Birell 10K Race holds Elite Label Road Race and was also streamed on the Inside Track by World Athletics.

Results men

Results women

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