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

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 12:46

Kenyans dominated the 19th edition of the Porto half marathon, occupying the top spots in both the men's and women's races. The race took place in Porto and brought together international elite athletes.

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

In the women's race, it was Naomi Chepngeno who stood out by crossing the finish line in first place, thus securing the Kenyan dominance in the competition.

This edition of the Porto half marathon reaffirmed the race's tradition as one of the main sporting events in the city, attracting internationally renowned athletes.

Why this matters

Readers interested in road racing and athletics in Portugal learn that the Kenyan favorites met expectations, consolidating the Porto half marathon as a reference event internationally. This result reinforces the race's appeal to world elite athletes and keeps interest alive in amateur runners' participation in the next edition.

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