The 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K saw Kenyans excel, with Betty Sigei winning the women’s event and Vincent Kibet Langat taking the men’s title, both setting new records. Local athletes also shone, and substantial cash prizes were awarded to the top finishers. The event commenced at Sai Van Lake Square and concluded in the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.
The 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K race saw remarkable performances from Kenyan athletes, with Betty Sigei winning the women’s title. She defended her championship with a record time of 31 minutes and 23 seconds, surpassing fellow countrywomen Cintia Chepngeno and Daisilah Jerono. In the men’s category, Vincent Kibet Langat also set a new record, completing the race in 28 minutes and 7 seconds. He was followed by Ethiopia’s Teresa Nyakola Gela in second place and Kenya’s Harrison Wanjiru in third.
Furthermore, the competition featured a segment for Macao residents, where Hoi Long and Wang Kun triumphed in the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively. Both athletes repeated their success from 2024. Wang achieved a new Macao record with a time of 31 minutes and 27 seconds, while Hoi finished in 38 minutes and 42 seconds. Additionally, Chao Kin I and Law Kwan Wai claimed the next two spots in the women’s category, while Wong Chin Wa and Ip Weng Tou secured second and third in the men’s.
The race winners are awarded substantial cash prizes, with the champions of the 10-kilometre division receiving US$10,000. Second and third places are incentivized with prize money of US$5,000 and US$2,500, respectively. This year’s event commenced at Sai Van Lake Square and concluded inside the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.
In conclusion, the 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K race showcased extraordinary talent, particularly from Kenyan athletes, with record-breaking performances by Betty Sigei and Vincent Kibet Langat. The event not only highlighted international competition but also celebrated local athletes, further contributing to its festive atmosphere and competitive spirit.
Original Source: macaonews.org
