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Benson Kipruto has expressed joy and surprise at breaking the Tokyo Marathon course record.
Benson Kipruto has expressed his astonishment at setting a new course record while leading a Kenyan podium sweep at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon early Sunday morning.
The marathon, known for its challenging course and competitive field, witnessed an unprecedented performance by Kipruto, a former Boston and Chicago marathon winner, who finished the race in a record-breaking time of 2:02:16.
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10:03 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Chepkoech secures Kenya's first medal at World Indoor Championships with national record
Steeplechase world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech clinched Kenya’s first medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday night.
His compatriots, Timothy Kiplagat and Vincent Ngetich, followed closely, securing second and third places with times of 2:02:55 and 2:04:18, respectively.
"I didn’t know that it would be a course record, but I am so happy with today’s run," Kipruto said, reflecting on his victory.
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05:25 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Benson Kipruto smashes course record as marathon king Eliud Kipchoge disappoints at Tokyo Marathon
The Tokyo Marathon was a bitter outing for Eliud Kipchoge who went into the race as a favourite but he, unfortunately, missed out on a podium finish.
The race's blistering pace, which approached world record speed, seemed not to faze him.
"I was ready. I knew it was so fast. I trained for it, and I was ready for everything that could come," he added.
The Tokyo Marathon, attracting athletes from around the globe, had its course record previously set by double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge in 2022 at 2:02:40.
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08:00 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Eliud Kipchoge suffers worst ever marathon defeat after struggling in Tokyo
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge had a rough outing in Tokyo as he suffered his worst ever defeat since he made his Marathon debut in Hamburg 11 years ago.
Kipchoge, a pre-race favorite, finished tenth this year, highlighting the race's unpredictable nature and the fierce competition among the elite runners.
Kipruto's performance not only eclipsed Kipchoge's record by 24 seconds but also marked a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his status among the world's marathon elites.
The race unfolded dramatically after the 30km mark, where Kipruto made a bold move, overtaking Kiplagat, who had been leading the chasing pack.
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21:13 - 02.03.2024
ATHLETICS The nasty Jamaican records Ackeem Blake shattered by clinching bronze in the 60m final at World Indoor Championships
Blake finished third behind Christian Coleman and Noah Lyles, who clinched gold and silver respectively, but ended two unideal recent Jamaican record in short sprints.
The strategic maneuver put him in the lead, a position he maintained until the finish line, despite the challenging pace.
The final 7km of the race saw Kipruto and Kiplagat pull away from Ngetich, ensuring a Kenyan 1-2-3 finish and adding another memorable chapter to Kenya's storied history in distance running.
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