World's Best 10K

World's Best 10K

The World's Best 10K (WB10K) is a road race of 10 kilometers celebrated in San Juan, Puerto Rico every year. It is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) and by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF). The event was also the first race transmitted live through the Internet, with audio, video and results.

WB10K was ranked among the 20 most competitive races in the world. In 2003, Paula Radcliffe of England completed the course in a world record time of 30 minutes 21 seconds.

Prizes

* World best record: $100,000 USD
* First place: $25,000 USD with a $15,000 USD bonus for men under 28 minutes and women under 31 minutes.

ee also

*List of famous Puerto Ricans-Sports
*Sports in Puerto Rico

External links

* [http://www.worldbest10k.com/ worldbest10k.com] - official site.


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