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Justus Kiprotich wins Iten Marathon

Justus Kiprotich wins the Iten Marathon on Sunday 24, 2024 in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet. Photo: Race Organisers

Justus Kiprotich took the top honors at the hotly contested race at the 3rd edition of the Iten International Marathon held on Sunday (24) in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County.

The 28 year-old took the honors in 2:14.04 and was followed in second by Benjamin Kigen in 2:14.29 with Collins Cheboi sealing the podium three finishes in 2:14.39.

“The race wasn’t easy and the competition was too high, I didn’t know I will win this race but I thank God for the win, said Kiprotich.

Joel Kimutai and Gideon Mutai came home in fourth and fifth place in a time of 2:15.00 and 2:15.07 respectively.

LEADING RESULTS

42KM MEN

  1. Justus Kiprotich  2:14:04
  2. Benjamin Kigen  2:14:29
  3. Collins Cheboi     2:14:39
  4. Joel Kimutai        2:15:00
  5. Gideon Mutai      2:15:07

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  • John Vaselyne is the founder of Athletics News. Africa’s only Independent Athletics News website. He has covered World U18 and U20 Championships, World Cross Country Championships, Four Continental Tour Gold Series, Wanda Diamond League. He has passion for the Sport and has over seven years experience in this area of sport. He is also the Leading Athletics Pundit in the Country, having been hosted in ALL leading TV stations in Kenya

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