Mutola And Kiptanui Win

Maria Mutola of Mozambique, the fastest women’s 800-meter runner in the world this year, and Moses Kiptanui of Kenya, the world record-holder in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, are the winners of the overall Mobil Grand Prix titles for 1995.

Mutola finished the women’s competition with 78 points after winning the 800 at Saturday’s Grand Prix Final at Monte Carlo, Monaco, in 1 minute, 55.72 seconds, the year’s fastest time.

Kiptanui, the world champion, won the men’s title with 84 points and $30,000 for finishing first in his event. He won the Grand Prix Final in 8:02.45, a time only he has bettered this season.