Geoffrey Mutai on the way to his 27:19 win in Boston (© Victah Sailer)
Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai won the inaugural BAA 10K on Sunday (26) in 27:19, marking his second victory in Boston since April when he won the Boston Marathon in 2:03:02, the fastest time ever run.
The 29-year-old separated from the field after half-way, dropping a 4:18 mile to leave Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam and another Kenyan, Sam Chelanga, behind. Gebremariam wound up second in 28:11, while Moses Mosop finished third in 28:29. Chelanga, running in his professional debut, finished fourth in 28:31.
Mutai may have been inspired for such a performance after finding out last night that his wife gave birth to their second child, a yet-to-be-named baby girl. As is Kenyan tradition, Mutai and his wife will decide on a name for their child in the coming days, once he returns home.
The women's race also saw a Boston Marathon champion come out on top. Caroline Kilel of Kenya broke from New Zealand's Kim Smith early on and broke the tape in 31:58. After the race, Kilel said she loves Boston, as well as the race course.
In its first year, the race boasted 3040 finishers.
Organisers for the IAAF
Leading Results -
Men:
1. Geoffrey Mutai (KEN) – 27:19
2. Gebre Gebremariam (ETH) – 28:11
3. Moses Mosop (KEN) – 28:29
4. Samuel Chelanga (KEN) – 28:31
5. Samuel Ndereba (KEN) – 29:01
6. Shawn Forrest (AUS) – 29:10
7. Simon Ndirangu (KEN) – 29:30
8. Joseph Chirlee (KEN) – 29:37
9. Elkanah Kibet (KEN) – 30:13
10. Timothy Ritchie (USA) – 30:26
Women:
1. Caroline Kilel (KEN) – 31:58
2. Kim Smith (NZL) – 32:06
3. Misiker Demissie (ETH) – 33:08
4. Heather Cappello (USA) – 33:32
5. Benita Willis (USA) – 34:11
6. Katie Dicamillo (USA) – 34:26
7. Jennifer Campbell (USA) – 35:42
8. Caroline Bjune (USA) – 36:08
9. Trina Painter (USA) – 36:13
10. Mary Kate Champagne (USA) – 36:38
