Eliud Kipchoge Finishes 10th in Tokyo Marathon as Benson Kipruto comes in First

Benson Kipruto clinched the gold medal with a time of 2:02:16, followed by Timothy Kiplagat at 2:02:55 and Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich at 2:04:18, both with impressive performances Celebrated marathoner Eliud Kipchoge had promised to win the race to honour the late Kelvin Kiptum Kenyans congratulated Kipchoge while advising him to resign following his previous performances that put Kenya on the map

Eliud Kipchoge finished in 10th place in the men’s race during the Tokyo Marathon. The veteran Olympian was on a mission to defend his title, having set the record twice before, unfortunately finished at 2:06:50. However, the spotlight shifted to the relentless Benson Kipruto, who spectacularly seized victory with a blazing time of 2:02:16.

The Kenyan dominance didn’t stop there, as Timothy Kiplagat clocked in at 2:02:55, securing the second spot, closely followed by Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich with an impressive time of 2:04:18. Together, they orchestrated a breathtaking Kenyan 1-2-3 podium finish, leaving a lasting mark on the Tokyo Marathon held on Sunday, March 3. Kenyans react Kenyans following the race urged Kipchoge to retire from athletics to make way for the younger generation, noting that he had already put the country on the global map.