Joseph Kimani of Kenya set a world best for a 10-kilometer road race Thursday, winning the Peachtree Road Race in 27 minutes, 4 seconds.
Kimani, a late entry, broke the mark of 27:20 he set May 5 at Cleveland. The previous record for the Peachtree race was 27:56 by John Doherty of Ireland in 1986.Helen Kimaiyo-Kipkoskei of Kenya won the women's event in a course record 30:52. The previous record was 31:49 by Francie Larrieu-Smith in 1992.
Simon Rono of Kenya was runner-up among the men in 27:48.
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Colleen de Reuck of South Africa was the women's second-place finisher in 31:16.