Nelly Jepchumba takes the honors at Bucharest International Half Marathon

Nelly Jepchumba takes the honors at Bucharest International Half Marathon

Kenya’s Nelly Jepchumba won the fifth edition of the Bucharest International Half Marathon that was held on Sunday (19) at the King Mihai I Park (Herastrau Park) in Bucharest, Romania.

Jpechumba led a 1-2 Kenya podium finish as she crossed the line 1:08.56 with Stella Jepkosgei Rutto settling in second a minute later. The 2019 Amsterdam Marathon winner, Alemu Worknesh from Ethiopia finished in third place in 1:11.56

LEADING RESULTS

21KM WOMEN

  1. Nelly Jepchumba    (KEN) 1:08.56
  2. Stella Rutto             (KEN) 1:09.54
  3. Alemu Worknesh   (ETH) 1:11.56