Eliud Kipchoge took an emphatic victory within the 2022 Tokyo Marathon in a brand new course file of two:02:40. Tim te Brake experiences for NN Working Workforce
Returning to Japan simply seven months after the unforgettable retention of his Olympic marathon title on the streets of Sapporo, Kipchoge destroyed a world-class subject and notch up a victory at a fourth Marathon Main.
He has beforehand triumphed 4 occasions within the London Marathon, 3 times in Berlin and he has one win in Chicago. Solely the Boston Marathon and New York Metropolis Marathons now stay in his sights to finish the Grand Slam of Marathon Main victories.
Eliud mentioned of his success in the present day in Tokyo: “At present I’m very glad. After successful my second Olympic Gold medal in Japan final summer season, I returned to Tokyo to run a powerful race. And that is what I meant with a powerful race, 2:02 victory and new course file. I’m proud to now have gained 4 out of the 6 Abbott World Marathon Main races.
Lastly, I need to say I would like this world to unite. If there are variations I would like us to satisfy and communicate, not combat. My win in the present day is to carry positivity on this world.”
Eliud Kipchoge is extensively seen as the best marathon runner in historical past. A two-time Olympic 5000m medallist – since transferring as much as the 42.2km distance, Eliud has gained a outstanding 13 of his 15 profession marathons.
Along with Eliud’s unimaginable efficiency, the opposite athletes of the NN Working Workforce additionally delivered wonderful performances. Within the females race, Ashete Bekere completed second by operating an incredible time of two:17:58. Moreover, Laban Korir completed sixth with a time of two:06:37 and Jonathan Korir got here in twelfth place with a time of two:08:04. Noah Kipkemboi and Philemon Kacheran did an important pacing job.
