Karoki Sets World-Leading Mark in Copenhagen

Published by WorldRunning.com on September 13, 2015

Eighteen months after the Danish capital hosted the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kenya’s Bedan Karoki won the inaugural edition of the Copenhagen Half Marathon, clocking a world-leading 59:14 at the IAAF Bronze Label Road Race on Sunday (13).

His time was a personal best and his victory meant that Karoki remains undefeated at the half-marathon distance, having won his previous three races over 13.1 miles last year.

Mild rain and a temperature of 15C offered good conditions for the 24,000 participants, although it was a bit windy as Karoki alluded to after the race.

“The weather was not too bad; perfect temperature, but a bit windy,” said Karoki, who just missed out on a medal at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing where he placed fourth over 10,000m.