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Vincent Kigen wins Malaga Marathon

Vincent Kigen wins Malaga Marathon. Photo: Race Organisers

Kenya’s Vincent Kipkorir Kigen took the men’s title at the 14th edition of the Malaga Marathon held on Sunday (15) in Málaga, Spain.

The 24 year-old won the race in a time of 2:08.05 and was followed in second place by his compatriot Micah Kipkosgei Chemweno in 2:09.21 with Uganda’s 10,000m National Champion, Andrew Rotich Kwemoi sealing the podium in 2:10.20.

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Genicious Kipkorir Rono and Josphat Kiprono Menjo both from Kenya finished in fourth and fifth place in respective time of 2:11.16 and 2:11.53.

LEADING RESULTS       

42KM MEN

  1. Vincent Kipkorir Kigen             (KEN) 2:08.05
  2. Micah Kipkosgei Chemweno    (KEN) 2:09.21
  3. Andrew Rotich Kwemoi            (UGA) 2:10.20
  4. Genicious Kipkorir Rono           (KEN) 2:11.16
  5. Josphat Kiprono Menjo             (KEN) 2:11.53

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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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