In the men’s race, Kenya’s John Korir claimed a dominant win in 2:02:24, improving his PB by 20 seconds to record the third-quickest time of the year and move to eighth on the world all-time list.
MoreKenya’s Jepchirchir triumphed in Tokyo last month to add the world title to the Olympic crown she claimed in Japan in 2021.
MoreThe men’s event had been billed as a thrilling showdown between experienced specialists such as Sisay Lemma, Deresa Geleta and Kenenisa Bekele, versus some promising debutants including Sawe and Hillary Kipkoech.
MoreOlympic 5000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will attract much of the attention on Sunday as the Ugandan will be making his first appearance over the classic distance.
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