Kiptani, Tutor claim crowns in Unilab's Run United 21-K

CEBU, Philippines - Kenyan Josphat Kiptani and Christy Sevilleno-Tutor had the spotlights on them after winning Unilab’s Run United Regional Series’ final leg at the Cebu IT Park in Apas, this city.

Kiptani finished the premiere men’s 21-kilometer run in an hour, 14 minutes and 49 seconds.

Second place went to John Philip Duenas who clocked 1:19.19 while Dandy Maturan landed third in his 1:21.43 clocking.

In the distaff side, Sevilleno-Tutor got a sigh of relief when she saw the newly-crowned Milo National Marathon queen, Mary Grace de los Santos enlisted in the 10-km run instead of the 21-km battle.

Without de los Santos, Sevilleno-Tutor practically had no formidable opponent and crossed the finish line in 1:35.24.

Madelyn Carter finished second with 1:42.49 and Leshney Abella was third.

On the other hand, de los Santos, who joined the 10-K as her recovery run, salvaged the top spot over Merlita Arias-Dunkin and triathlete Rochelle Tan.

The men’s side saw Glenn Arellano outsmarting Riez Enriquez for the top spot while Reprinel Banzon placed third.

Jorry Ycong got the men’s 3-km title while Cherry Andrin dominated the girls’ division.

Cherry’s two other sisters, Lovely and Jhean posted a 1-2 finish in the girls’ 5-km run while Lynle Cardenas settled third.

Jorry Ycong, Alvirg Busa and Aljon Vildosola were the top 3 finishers of the men’s 3-km battle. (FREEMAN)