By BERNARD ROTICHMore by this AuthorTwo-time Boston Half Marathon champion Joan Chelimo is among athletes who will be lining up for this year’s edition of Tokyo Marathon. She will team up with her compatriots former Chicago Marathon champion Florence Kiplagat and Gold Coast Marathon champion Ruth Jebitok. The Kenyans will face stiff competition from Ethiopian quartet of Aga Ruti, Feyse Tadese, Yebrgual Melese, Belete Mimi and Bahrain’s World marathon champion Rose Chelimo. “This is my first marathon race and I will be running my own race because I’m not there to compete with anyone. Jebitok who is also the Gold Coast Marathon champion will also be eyeing victory in the race.

Source: Daily Nation February 27, 2019 15:33 UTC