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Rotich, Toroitich Win Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas MarathonPublished by
The Strip Rocked With Runners (ASI photo) Las Vegas, NV – A momentous, entertainment extravaganza featuring two white Bengal tigers, Vegas showgirls, skydivers and a 15 minute fireworks show greeted more than 27,600 runners at the start line of the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon, powered by Zappos.com for the benefit of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. For the first time in Las Vegas marathon history, the entire Strip was closed in both directions for the event. The professional women set off at 5:56 am, 19 minutes ahead of the professional men in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ competition for a $10,0o0 first prize bonus. 25-year-old Caroline Rotich of Kenya emerged victorious in dramatic fashion with a winning time of 2 hours, 29 minutes, and 47 seconds. Rotich made up a 23 second gap over the final two miles to catch long-time race leader Alevtina Ivanova of Russia. Rotich made the winning pass at 2:26:50 into the race. Less than 3 minutes later she crossed the finish line as champion, earning $25,000 for the victory. “This was the biggest win of my career so far,” said Rotich, who passed the halfway mark 75 seconds behind Ivanova and Alice Timbilili of Kenya. Rotich then reeled off a negative second half split of 1:12:33. Read the full article at: running.competitor.com
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