TALLINN, Estonia (Sep 9): At the World Athletics Elite Label event, the Tallinn Half Marathon, Kenyan long-distance runner Beatrice Cheserek clinched first place with an impressive time of one hour, eight minutes and 22 seconds. She was closely followed by fellow countrywomen Janet Ruguru, who finished in 01:08:30, and Lydia Korir, who set a personal best with a time of 01:08:49.
Among the Estonian athletes, Jekaterina Patjuk stood out, completing the race in seventh position with a time of 77:11.
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In the men’s category, Uganda’s Alli Chebures secured the top spot, clocking in at 61:35. He outpaced Kenyans Elvis Tabarach and Erick Leon Ndiema, who finished with times of 61:45 and 61:50, respectively. Joris Keppens from Belgium led the European runners, coming in seventh with a time of 66:07.
Additionally, Tiidrek Nurme and Laura Maasik took home the titles in the 10-kilometer RIMI Autumn Run, finishing with times of 29:31 and 34:46, respectively.
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Tallinn Half Marathon Men’s Top 30 Finishers
| Position | Name | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Chebures | UGA | 01:01:35 |
| 2 | Elvis Chevor Tabarach | KEN | 01:01:45 |
| 3 | Eric Leon Ndiema | KEN | 01:01:50 |
| 4 | Solomon Koech | KEN | 01:02:02 |
| 5 | Collins Kipkirui Kipkorir | KEN | 01:02:04 |
| 6 | Sentayw Aweke Lewog | ETH | 01:02:47 |
| 7 | Joris Keppens | BEL | 01:06:07 |
| 8 | Janis Viskers | LAT | 01:08:07 |
| 9 | Arttu Vattulainen | FIN | 01:09:33 |
| 10 | Otto Laitinen | FIN | 01:09:52 |
| 11 | Vilho Loukkalahti | FIN | 01:10:14 |
| 12 | Bert Tippi | EST | 01:10:39 |
| 13 | Ülari Kais | EST | 01:11:19 |
| 14 | Morten Saetha | EST | 01:11:23 |
| 15 | Mark Abner | EST | 01:11:55 |
| 16 | Ossi Peltoniemi | FIN | 01:12:47 |
| 17 | Alfreds Apinis | LAT | 01:13:37 |
| 18 | Franko Reinhold | EST | 01:14:23 |
| 19 | Anton Savitš | EST | 01:14:50 |
| 20 | Rinel Pius | EST | 01:15:25 |
| 21 | Kaspar Vaher | EST | 01:15:38 |
| 22 | Jaan Lilleorg | EST | 01:15:42 |
| 23 | Ville Hyvönen | FIN | 01:16:42 |
| 24 | Rainer Leinus | EST | 01:16:44 |
| 25 | Peep Jalakas | EST | 01:17:11 |
| 26 | Jürgen Soo | EST | 01:17:33 |
| 27 | Andis Grandans | LAT | 01:17:34 |
| 28 | Kermo Teral | EST | 01:18:34 |
| 29 | Ragnar Raud | EST | 01:19:11 |
| 30 | Kaarel Piip | EST | 01:19:31 |
Tallinn Half Marathon Women’s Top 30 Finishers
| Position | Name | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beatrice Cheserek | KEN | 01:08:22 |
| 2 | Janet Ruguru Gichumbu | KEN | 01:08:30 |
| 3 | Lydia Jebichi Korir | KEN | 01:08:49 |
| 4 | Alemaddis Eyayu Sisay | ETH | 01:11:19 |
| 5 | Addisie Mislenew | ETH | 01:13:31 |
| 6 | Jekaterina Patjuk | EST | 01:17:11 |
| 7 | Liina Tšernov | EST | 01:24:56 |
| 8 | Anne-Ly Palm | EST | 01:25:10 |
| 9 | Jana Treier | EST | 01:27:32 |
| 10 | Satu Uuttu | FIN | 01:28:01 |
| 11 | Liisa Kull | EST | 01:28:34 |
| 12 | Virpi Lepasalu | EST | 01:29:07 |
| 13 | Maie Kuusik | EST | 01:29:08 |
| 14 | Leena Mäkäräinen | FIN | 01:29:41 |
| 15 | Anet Adamson | EST | 01:29:42 |
| 16 | Iina Lohvansuu | FIN | 01:30:14 |
| 17 | Biancamaria Boev | ITA | 01:30:16 |
| 18 | Rima Stankevice | LTU | 01:31:15 |
| 19 | Triin Gede | EST | 01:31:35 |
| 20 | Maarit Zavadskis | EST | 01:32:41 |
| 21 | Anneli Villemson | EST | 01:33:22 |
| 22 | Kerta Kõiv | EST | 01:33:31 |
| 23 | Moonika Kitt | EST | 01:33:45 |
| 24 | Annika Roosleht | EST | 01:33:51 |
| 25 | Mirtti Verbitskas | EST | 01:34:09 |
| 26 | Nele Eichhorn | EST | 01:34:18 |
| 27 | Jessica Bonet Bonet | ESP | 01:34:37 |
| 28 | Piia Doyle | FIN | 01:34:40 |
| 29 | Kitty Kubo | EST | 01:34:50 |
| 30 | Karina Toming | EST | 01:35:18 |
