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Rodrigue Kwizera won the Prague 10km, setting a new Spanish record, after Victor Kipruto Kiprono mistakenly followed a TV vehicle off the course. Kiprono, leading until the final stretch, dropped to third place. Kwizera finished in 27:15, improving the Spanish record by 10 seconds.
Kiprono, a 26-year-old Kenyan, was ahead by a significant margin until he followed a departing TV vehicle, losing his lead. Owen Korir Kapkama took second place, with Kiprono finishing third. The race organizers apologized to Kiprono and promised to review their protocols. Read more racing coverage.
In the women's race, Chaltu Dida Diriba from Ethiopia won in 30:04, followed by her sister Robe Dida Diriba and Kenya's Cynthia Chelangat Chepkwony. Almost 9500 runners participated in the event, held under favorable weather conditions. Related: Kiriago and Gitonga triumph at Trofeo Nasego.
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Rodrigue Kwizera claimed victory in Prague 10km after Victor Kipruto Kiprono took a wrong turn. Rodrigue Kwizera won the Prague 10km, setting a new Spanish record, after Victor Kipruto Kiprono mistakenly followed a TV vehicle off the course. Kiprono, leading until the final stretch, dropped to third place. Kwizera finished in 27:15, improving the Spanish record by 10 seconds.
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