Kenyan Runner Cheserek ‘Surprised’ By Win At Copenhagen Half Marathon

Nairobi — Newly-crowned Copenhagen Half Marathon champion Edward Cheserek admits he was surprised by his win in the Danish capital on Sunday.

The United States-based Kenyan has been in a lacklustre form on the road this year but put in a virtuoso performance to win the men’s 21km race in 59:11.

Fellow countryman, Bernard Koech, was second in 59:13 as Ethiopian Gemechu Dida completed the podium places in 59:31.

“Yes, I was surprised because I still have a bit of rust…I have been competing on…