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Kenyans dominate 19th edition of Porto half marathon
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Kenyans dominate 19th edition of Porto half marathon

Record13 September 2026 at 11:46

The 19th edition of the Porto half marathon was dominated by Kenyan athletes. The competition, which took place in the Portuguese city, featured runners from various countries, but the Kenyan athletes stood out in both categories.

In the men's race, Owen Korir Kapkama achieved victory, demonstrating the strength traditionally associated with Kenyan runners in long-distance and middle-distance events.

In the women's race, Naomi Chepngeno was the big winner, completing the Kenyan double in the Porto competition.

With these results, Kenya confirmed its status as a world power in Athletics, particularly in long-distance events, by completely dominating this year's edition of the Porto half marathon.

Why this matters

This Kenyan victory in the Porto half marathon demonstrates the continuation of the international dominance of Kenyan athletes in long-distance and middle-distance events, maintaining the historical trend of this Porto race. For readers in the Porto region, the result reinforces the competitiveness of the event and its international prestige, encouraging the participation of amateur athletes and public interest in the local sporting event.

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