Dunkin, Kiptanoi emerge winners

Kenyan running sensation Josphat Kiptanoi and veteran runner Merlita Arias-Dunkin dominated the 10-kilometer run of the Pink October Run yesterday at Ayala Center Cebu’s The Terraces.

Kiptanoi and Dunkin still put up a strong performance despite knowing  there was no cash prize at stake for the winners of the race.

But because the event was aimed at strengthening the awareness of breast cancer prevention, both runners still gave it their best with Kiptanoi ruling the men’s side with a time of 35 minutes and 41 seconds. Dunkin breasted the finish line in 53 minutes and 16 seconds to top the distaff side.

Running patron and head of the Run For Sight Foundation Potenciano “Yong” Larrazabal III fired the starting gun to kick off the race, which attracted around 800 runners. Coming in second in the 10k men’s division was Robert Daang with a time of 35 minutes and 43 seconds followed by William Plona (39:58).

Mary Ann Benedicto placed second to Dunkin with a time of 53 minutes and 40 seconds while Pamela Apuhin placed third (55:48).

Abraham Missous added to the Kenyan domination of the race as he topped the 5k race in 19 mintes and 28 seconds.

Dandi Maturan (21:11) and Charlie Berberio (22:02) finished second and third, repsectively.

Japanese Keiko Shimogama claimed the first place in the 5k distaff side with a time of 33 minutes and 57 seconds.

Zyldjyh Portoguez (35:22) placed second while Sharon Cabal (37:02) wound up third.

Cherry Apiag (25:46) and Daniel Cardenas (15:22) dominated the 3k run.

Philippine College of Surgeons Cebu Chapter President Rex Catipay headed the running event yesterday.

A Lay Forum on Breast Cancer awareness was held during the post race program. 100 medals specially designed by the Suarez and Sons were given to the first 100 finishers of the 10k race.