Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon. The 32-year-old finished in 2:14:29 - more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Bertukan Welde, who was second in 2:16:36. The previous course record was 2:15:55 - set by two-time Tokyo winner Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024. Kosgei, who won marathon silver for Kenya at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is planning to represent Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In the men's race, Ethiopia's Tadese Takele defended his title in a thrilling sprint finish with Kenyan duo Geoffrey Toroitich and Alexander Mutiso Munyao.

Source: Ethiopian News March 01, 2026 15:04 UTC