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Kenyan Julius Kogo won the men’s 10-mile Crim race for the eighth time in his career on Saturday
Julius Kogo wins 8th Crim race under sunny skies in downtown Flint.
Kogo finished the race with a time of 46:52, according to race results.
“I know the course, and though (late in the race) my body was not good, I felt my strength and prayed to God, and just did my best,” Kogo said moments after crossing the finish line. “God willing as I stay healthy, next year I’ll be back.”
Rounding out the top five were second place Nathan Martin, 46:56; third place Dominic Korir, 47:04; fourth place Dathan Ritzenhein, 47:19 and fifth place Andrew Bumbalough, 47:41.
An estimated 12,000 to 13,000 racers participated in the event, according to Race Director Andy Younger.
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by Jake May
Crim 10-Miler
In August of 1977, Michigan House Speaker Bobby Crim and his assistant Lois Craig launched the first Bobby Crim 10 Mile Road Race. Little did they know that they were embarking on a journey that would change the City of Flint forever! In the 40 plus years since those first days as a race organization, the Crim Fitness Foundation has...
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