ANZAC results from Boston 10k

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The inaugural Boston 10k this morning saw Australian's Shawn Forrest and Benita Willis, along with Kiwi Kim Smith finish inside the Top 10. Forrest crossed in 6th place with Smith and Willis 2nd and 5th respectively.

The men's race was won by 2011 Boston Marathon winner Geoffrey Mutai in incredible fashion, pulling away at half way and crossing the line in 27:19. Second place was New York Marathon champion Gebre Gebremariam while the new World 25k and 30k record holder Moses Mosop rounded out the Top 3. NCAA 10,000m record-holder Sam Chelanga was 4th in his first race as a professional.

The women's race capped the double for the 2011 Boston Marathon winners as Caroline Kilel pressed early on to pull away from Kim Smith who finished 2nd in 32:06. Benita Willis finished 5th in her second race back from injury.

B.A.A. 10K – OFFICIAL TOP TEN FINISHERS

MEN:
Geoffrey Mutai (KEN) – 27:19
Gebre Gebremariam (ETH) – 28:11
Moses Mosop (KEN) – 28:29
Samuel Chelanga (KEN) – 28:31
Samuel Ndereba (KEN) – 29:01
Shawn Forrest (AUS) – 29:10
Simon Ndirangu (KEN) – 29:30
Joseph Chirlee (KEN) – 29:37
Elkanah Kibet (KEN) – 30:13
Timothy Ritchie (USA) – 30:26

WOMEN:
Caroline Kilel (KEN) – 31:58
Kim Smith (NZL) – 32:06
Misiker Demissie (ETH) – 33:08
Heather Cappello (USA) – 33:32
Benita Willis (USA) – 34:11
Katie Dicamillo (USA) – 34:26
Jennifer Campbell (USA) – 35:42
Caroline Bjune (USA) – 36:08
Trina Painter (USA) – 36:13
Mary Kate Champagne (USA) – 36:38