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
- Justus Kiprotich 2:14:04
- Benjamin Kigen 2:14:29
- Collins Cheboi 2:14:39
- Joel Kimutai 2:15:00
- Gideon Mutai 2:15:07