Ethiopian Runner Girmawit Gebrzihair wins Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

Addis Ababa, February 21, 2022 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Runner Girmawit Gebregziabher has won the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon women’s race with an exceptional time of 01:04:14. She set a new course record for the 15th edition of the ‘world’s fastest half marathon’.

Kenyan Olympian Hellen Obiri took the second place, crossing the finish line with a time of 01:04:22, while the third place went to Sheila Chepkirui, who secured a time of 01:04:36.

“Congratulations to Girmawit Gebrzihair for claiming first place in what was an incredible race from start to finish, and to the rest of the field for delivering their best effort in the return of the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon,” said Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.