Kipruto wins Tokyo Marathon as Eliud Kipchoge records worst-ever finish

Kenya's Benson Kipruto emerged victorious in The Tokyo Marathon, a grueling race held in the early hours of Sunday morning, setting a new course record with an impressive time of 2:02:16. He led the pack, leaving his compatriots Timothy Kiplagat (2:02:55) and Vincent Ngetich (2:04:18) trailing behind.

The result moved the 2022 Chicago Marathon winner up to fifth on the marathon all time-list with.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge faced a setback in his bid for a third consecutive Olympic gold at the upcoming Paris Games, as he finished 10th – his poorest marathon performance to date.

Despite initially running with the lead pack, the 39-year-old athlete experienced a significant decline around the 20-kilometer mark, ultimately crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 50 seconds.

On the women's side, Ethiopia's Sutume Asefa Kebede clinched the title, crossing the finish line in 2:15:55. She outpaced Kenya's defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru (2:16:14) and Ethiopia's world champion Amane Beriso Shankule (2:16:58) to claim the victory.

Results

Men

1. Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:02:16

2. Timothy Kiplagat (KEN) -- 2:02:55

3. Vincent Kipkemoi (KEN) -- 2:04:18

4. Hailemaryam Kiros (ETH) -- 2:05:43

5. Tsegaye Getachew (ETH) -- 2:06:25

6. Bethwel Kibet (KEN) -- 2:06:26

7. Haimro Alame (ISR) -- 2:06:27

8. Simon Kariuki (KEN) -- 2:06:29

9. Yusuke Nishiyama (JPN) -- 2:06:31

10. Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) -- 2:06:50

Women

1. Sutume Kebede (ETH) -- 2:15:55

2. Rosemary Wanjiru (KEN) -- 2:16:14

3. Amane Beriso (ETH) -- 2:16:58

4. Sifan Hassan (NED) -- 2:18:05

5. Betsy Saina (USA) -- 2:19:17

6. Hitomi Niiya (JPN) -- 2:21:50

7. Meseret Abebayahau (ETH) -- 2:23:08

8. Khishigsaikhan Galbadrakh (MGL) -- 2:26:32

9. Tigist Abayechew (ETH) -- 2:28:53

10. Ayumi Morita (JPN) -- 2:31:3