Kenyan runners Gladys Kwamboka and Selah Busenei are poised for a thrilling showdown at the 2025 Bogota Half Marathon on July 27. Both athletes bring strong credentials and contrasting strengths, thus promising an intense battle on Colombia’s demanding high-altitude course.
Gladys Kwamboka enters the race as the defending champion, having dominated the 2024 edition with a time of 1:14:00. She mastered Bogota’s challenging 2,600-meter elevation, demonstrating remarkable endurance and tactical savvy. Kwamboka’s experience racing in thin air gives her a clear advantage in managing the course’s physical demands.
Meanwhile, Selah Busenei arrives with a personal best of 1:09:58, significantly faster than last year’s winning time. Although she is yet to compete in Bogotá, her speed and recent form position her as a serious threat to Kwamboka’s title.
However, Selah Busenei will need to adjust quickly to the altitude and maintain her pace over the 21.097-kilometre route to challenge for victory.
Selah Busenei in a Past Event
The Bogota Half Marathon starts and finishes at Simon Bolivar Park, featuring a scenic but tough course with an elevation gain of about 203 meters. The race attracts elite runners worldwide, but the spotlight will focus on the duel between Kwamboka and Busenei.
Other strong contenders, including Kenyan Daisy Kimeli and Colombian Leidy Maritza Lozano, will push the pace, but the contrasting styles of Kwamboka’s altitude-hardened endurance and Busenei’s raw speed set the stage for a captivating contest.
Fans and experts alike anticipate a fierce battle for the Bogota crown. Gladys Kwamboka and Selah Busenei’s clash promises to be one of the most exciting moments of the 2025 half-marathon season.
Will Selah Busenei hold Gladys Kwamboka? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, brace for more updates about the Bogota Half Marathon from us. We have one duty, and that`s to update you
