Posted: June 11, 2005

Athletics: Kiplagat Runs Away At New York Mini

From David Monti

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NEW YORK (11-Jun) -- With a 4:48 first mile, Lornah Kiplagat surged to the front of today's 34th running of the Circle of Friends New York Mini 10-K in Central Park and was never challenged. The 31 year-old Dutchwoman won going away in 31:44 in very warm and humid conditions.

Emerging from the pack of challengers to take second place was Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia, the 2005 Osaka Marathon Champion. She clocked 32:18, just six seconds ahead of third place Benita Johnson. Two-time ING New York City Marathon Champion, Tegla Loroupe, was a surprising fourth in 32:52.

NOTE: Look for complete race coverage at the site of the New York Road Runners: www.nyrr.org --Ed.