Winning Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon twice pushes athlete to complete 3 bedroom house
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 17.11.25. | 21:45
The father of one successfully defended his title on Saturday, clocking 1:04:33
Wisley Kipkemoi's dream of having a title deed under his name and handing his young family a decent lifestyle inched towards reality when he coasted to victory at last year's Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon.
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Kipkemoi clocked 63:82 to not only claim his first half-marathon victory on Kenyan soil back in 2024, but also pocketed Ksh250,000, the reward set aside for the winners in each category.
When he laid hands on the money, after the mandatory tests by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya, Kipkemoi moved to Keringet area, Nakuru and bought a piece of land, marking the first step in realising his dream.
Wins in his subsequent road races enabled him to purchase construction materials and, further, lay the foundation for his small-scale agricultural practice, something he had always wished to pursue after clearing his secondary school education at Kapsowar Boys' High School.
When the 27-year-old lined up for this year's edition, retaining his title and using the proceeds to complete the construction of his three-bedroomed house was all he wished for.
The Elgeyo Marakwet-born athlete did just that, although he had to break a sweat for it, playing catch-up for over ten kilometres before unleashing a mighty kick to win the race in 1:04:33.
He finished ahead of Mathew Kimeli and Victor Kipchirchir, who clocked 1:04:53 and 1:05:15, respectively.
With this year's winners set to pocket Ksh300,000, Kipkemoi revealed that he will use the amount to complete his house in Keringet.
"When I won last year, I used the money to buy a piece of land in Keringet. The construction works had stalled, but I am happy that I will be able to complete it.
It has always been a dream to live in my own compound. I thank the race organisers for increasing the prize money," revealed Kipkemoi.
The father of one also intends to expand his agricultural activities on his farm, even as he eyes large-scale production in future.
Kipkemoi, who is an elder brother to former World U20 3,000m silver medalist Zenah Jemutai, disclosed that he is a small-scale potato farmer.
"I not only dream of winning major marathon races but also of doing agriculture on a large scale. It is fulfilling to see my dreams taking shape," he added.
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