It was thus interesting to see the first Marathon Majors race of the season, the Tokyo Marathon, races without fans. Related Stories How US-based Kenyan runners are adjusting to virus shutdownAdvertisementBecause of the coronavirus pandemic organisers of the Japanese city race told fans to stay at home. The Kenyan runners in the men’s category had World Championships bronze medallist Amos Kipruto, Simon Kariuki, former Tokyo Marathon champion Dickson Chumba and former World Half Championships silver medallist Bedan Karoki. The Japanese love athletics and you would find the streets full whenever there is a marathon race,” said Chepyego. “Despite the few or none fans at the streets, the organisation was good and this gave us determination to compete on that day.

Source: Daily Nation April 02, 2020 05:15 UTC