Airtel Delhi Half Marathon: Belihu, Gemechu defend titles
The HinduEthiopia's Tsehay Gemechu and Andamlak Belihu defended their titles at the 15th Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday. Ethiopia’s Belihu clocked a timing of 59:10 to defend his title at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, while Gemechu broke her event record and also produced her personal best with an impressive 66:00. Belihu promised to come back next year to break the course record and become the first man or a woman to win hat-trick of ADHM titles.Gemechu, meanwhile, set a new record of 66 minutes on a perfect day with zero wind and clear visibility.The other runners started to detach as Gemechu and Yehualaw as they went past 15 km in 47:05. RESULTS: International Men: Andamlak Belihu 00:59:10; Solomon Berihu 00:59:17; Kibiwott Kandie ; 00:59:33. International women: Tsehay Gemechu 01:06:00; Yelamzerf Yehualaw 01:06:01; Zeineba Yimer 01:06:57.