Play of the day: Kenyan runner tackled, still wins

Name: Play of the day: Kenyan runner tackled, still wins
Uploaded: 2013-01-09T12:16:41+13:00
Duration: 26 s
Description: Kenyan runner Edwin Kipsang Rotich is tackled by a member of the public while competing in the 10km Kings Race in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba, on Sunday. Rotich maintains his lead and crosses the finish line in first place. Video / Youtube: Beanyman62sports

Herald online

8 Jan, 2013 11:24 PM2 mins to read

Kenyan runner Edwin Kipsang Rotich is tackled by a member of the public while competing in the 10km Kings Race in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba, on Sunday. Rotich maintains his lead and crosses the finish line in first place. Video / Youtube: Beanyman62sports

Kenyan long distance runner Edwin Rotich shrugged off a mid-race attacker before claiming victory in the 10km Kings Race in the Brazilian city of Cuiba on Sunday.

Despite being flanked by two security guards on motorcycles, Rotich was tackled by a man mid-way through the race, but managed to fight