Course record for Nyariki at Moonlight Run
Posted June 2nd, 2007 at 8:50 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results
Showing no signs of slowing down at 35 years-old, Kenyan Olympian Thomas Nyariki zipped through the streets of New Milford, Conn., last night at the 14th annual New Balance Moonlight Run 5-K in a snappy 13 minutes and 36 seconds, wiping out Patrick Nthiwa’s 2003 course record by 22 seconds.
Second place went to compatriot Philip Koech in 13:42, with Alene Emere Reta of Ethiopia third in 13:51.
Alemtsehay Misganaw, an Ethiopian living in New York City, won the women’s race 16:06 with her compatriot and friend Aatelech Katema in second 15 seconds back. Third place went to Claudia Camargo, an Argentine citizen living in nearby Danbury, in 16:36.
The event recorded 825 finishers.
(c) 2007 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved. Used with permission.
***Note: We encourage EVERYONE to see a doctor before altering their diet, taking a supplement and/or performing athletic, fitness or other strenuous physical activity. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of any information, instruction, opinion or advice contained in the content. Please also see our complete disclaimer.***
Tags: Aatelech Katema, Alemtsehay Misganaw, Alene Emere Reta, Claudia Camargo, Moonlight Run, new balance, New Balance Moonlight Run 5k, new milford, Patrick Nthiwa, Philip Koech, Thomas Nyariki
Like what you see? Subscribe to our feed!





The Final Sprint