World's Best 10K is a 10-kilometer highway run in San Juan , Puerto Rico . It has been held annually since 1998. The first run took place on February 23, 1998 in honor of the 4th anniversary of the opening of the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge .
Initially, it was a little-known race called Puente Teodoro Moscoso 10 km , in which local amateur runners took part. In 2000, the organizers of the competition significantly increased the prize pool and invited famous runners. Since then, on this route you can see famous styers and marathon runners.
Currently mileage has a gold label . The track fully complies with the IAAF requirements and world records can be set on it.
Content
- 1 Prize fund
- 2 Winners
- 3 notes
- 4 References
Prize Fund
- For setting a world record - 100 000 US dollars
- 1st place - $ 15,000
Winners
| No. | Year | Winner in men | Time ( m : s ) | Women's Winner | Time ( m : s ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1998 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 2nd | 1999 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 3rd | 2000 | Khalid Hannushi ( MAR ) | 28:35 | Tegl Lorupe ( KEN ) | 31:30 |
| 4th | 2001 | Paul Tergat ( KEN ) | 28:25 | Lorna Kiplagat ( KEN ) | 31:37 |
| 5th | 2002 | Hendrick Ramaala ( RSA ) | 28:15 | Paula Radcliffe ( GBR ) | 30:43 |
| 6th | 2003 | Hendrick Ramaala ( RSA ) | 28: 15.4 | Paula Radcliffe ( GBR ) | 30: 21.0Wr |
| 7th | 2004 | John Korir ( KEN ) | 27: 46.7 | Lorna Kiplagath ( NED ) | 30: 40.6 |
| 8th | 2005 | John Korir ( KEN ) | 27: 55.8 | Lorna Kiplagath ( NED ) | 32: 11.6 |
| 9th | 2006 | Wilson Kebenei ( KEN ) | 27: 43.9 | Lorna Kiplagath ( NED ) | 30: 49.4 |
| 10th | 2007 | Gilbert Okari ( KEN ) | 28:08 | Lorna Kiplagath ( NED ) | 31:05 |
| 11th | 2008 | Deriba Merga ( ETH ) | 28:03 | Lorna Kiplagath ( NED ) | 31:02 |
| 12th | 2009 | Sammy Kitwara ( KEN ) | 27: 25.6 | Vivian Cheruyot ( KEN ) | 31: 11.7 |
| 13th | 2010 | Moses Masai ( KEN ) | 27:19 | Vivian Cheruyot ( KEN ) | 31:07 |
| 14th | 2011 | Sammy Kitwara ( KEN ) | 27:35 | Sentayehu Ejigu ( ETH ) | 31:50 |
| 15th | 2012 | Sammy Kitwara ( KEN ) | 28:05 | Vivian Cheruyot ( KEN ) | 30:47 |
| 16th | 2013 | Sammy Kitwara ( KEN ) | 28:42 | Joyce Chepkirui ( KEN ) | 31:40 |
| 17th | 2014 | Karoki Bedan ( KEN ) | 28:35 | Mary Wasser ( KEN ) | 32:06 |
| The 18th | 2015 [1] | Sammy Kitwara ( KEN ) | 28:51 | Beleinesh Algira ( ETH ) | 31:57 |
Notes
Links
- Official site (Spanish) (English)