Benson Kipruto Wins Race in Tokyo Marathon as Eliud Kipchoge Finishes 10th

 

Benson Kipruto (Left) Eliud Kipchoge (Right)

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• Eliud Kipchoge, double Olympic gold medalist from Kenya, placed 10th in the Tokyo Marathon.

• Kipchoge faced challenges after the 20-kilometer mark, completing the race in 2:06:50.

• Benson Kipruto emerged as the winner, setting a new course record of 2:02:16.

• Kipchoge reflected on his performance, noting that "not every day is Christmas."

• The marathon was overshadowed by the recent loss of world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum in a tragic car accident.

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Eliud Kipchoge Struggles To 10th Place As Kipruto Leads Kenya To A Podium Sweep At Tokyo Marathon

Eliud Kipchoge, Kenya's celebrated athlete with double Olympic gold, encountered a setback during the Tokyo Marathon, landing in 10th place behind Benson Kipruto, who clinched victory and set a new course record. 

Despite his initial pace, Kipchoge faced a considerable decline around the halfway mark, finishing the race in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 50 seconds. 

In a candid moment, Kipchoge compared his challenging race experience to the unpredictability of life, acknowledging that not every day can be a triumph.

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Looking forward to the Paris Olympics, where he aims for a historic third marathon gold, Kipchoge remained resilient, although uncertain about his current form. While he refrained from disclosing specifics about his mid-race struggles, he vowed to return to training with renewed determination. 

The marathon unfolded amidst the poignant backdrop of tragedy, following the untimely passing of Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically lost his life in a car accident, leaving a void in the world of Kenyan distance running.