2024 Tokyo Marathon Results; Kipruto takes the lead
In a stunning turn of events at the Tokyo Marathon 2024, Kenyan's Benson Kipruto outshone two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, clinching victory in a record-breaking time of 2:02:16.
Kipchoge, the former record-holder at 2:02:40, struggled and finished 10th in 2:06:50, marking one of his slowest marathon times.
Kipruto led a Kenyan sweep with Timothy Kiplagat securing second place (2:02:55) and Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich in third (2:04:18). The race took place amidst the somber backdrop of the recent tragic death of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum.
The women's race also witnessed a course record, as Ethiopia's Sutume Asefa Kebede claimed victory in 2:15:55. Notably, double Olympic track champion Siffan Hassan finished fourth (2:18:55) in only her third marathon.
The unexpected drama unfolded early in the men's event when Kipchoge dropped from the leading pack before the 20km mark. Despite a world record pace at the start, Kipchoge struggled, falling behind significantly by the halfway point.
Kenyan runners Kipruto, Kiplagat, and Ngetich seized the opportunity, turning it into a three-man race. Kipruto made a decisive move at 38km, securing his third World Major Marathon victory, following successes in Boston (2021) and Chicago (2022).
Reflecting on the race, Kipruto expressed happiness for the course record, while Kipchoge, in a rare setback, simply stated, "Not every day is Christmas Day." Kipchoge did not elaborate on the issues during the race or discuss prospects for Paris 2024.
*Below is a full list of the Results of the Marathon* ;
Tokyo Marathon 2024: Men's results
- Benson Kipruto (KEN) 2:04:02
- Timothy Kiplagat (KEN) 2:02:55
- Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich (KEN) 2:04:18
- Hailemaryam Kiros (ETH) 2:05:43
- Tsegaye Getachew (ETH) 2:06:25
- Bethwel Kibet (KEN) 2:06:26
- Haimro Alame (ISR) 2:06:27
- Simon Kariuki (KEN) 2:06:29
- Yusuke Nishiyama (JPN) 2:06:31
- Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) 2:06:50
Tokyo Marathon 2024: Women's results
- Sutume Asefa Kebede (ETH) 2:15:37
- Rosemary Wanjiru (KEN) 2:16:14
- Amane BEriso Shankule (ETH) 2:16:58
- Sifan Hassan (NED) 2:18:05
- Betsy Saina (USA) 2:19:37
- Niiya Hitomi (JPN) 2:21:50
- Meseret Abebayahau (ETH) 2:23:08
- Khishigsakihan Galbadrakh (MGL) 2:26:32
- Tigist Abayechew (ETH) 2:28:53
- Ayumi Morita (JPN) 2:31:38
Tokyo Marathon 2024: Men's wheelchair results
- Suzuki Tomoki (JPN) 1:23:05
- Daniel Romanchuk (USA) 1:28:33
- Watanabe Sho (JPN) 1:31:03
- Yoshida Ryota (JPN) 1:31:05
- Hokinoue Kota (JPN) 1:31:06
- Nishida Hiroki (JPN) 1:31:16
- Johnboy Smith (GBR) 1:34:33
- Yoshida Takashi (JPN) 1:34:38
- Soejima Masazumi (JPN) 1:38:17
- Kawamuro Ryuichi (JPN) 1:38:44
- Tokyo Marathon 2024: Women's wheelchair results
- Manuela Schär (SUI) 1:40:10
- Eden Rainbow-Cooper (GBR) 1:40:28
- Susannah Scaroni (USA) 1:41:35
- Madison de Rozario (AUS) 1:44:19
- Aline dos Santos Rocha (BRA) 1:44:21
- Tsuchida Wakako (JPN) 1:44:22
- Christie Dawes (AUS) 1:44:31
- Kina Tsubasa (JPN) 1:44:34
- Jenna Fesemyer (USA) 1:48:05
- Takimura Kazumi(JPN) 2:15:30
The Tokyo Marathon 2024 showcased the unpredictable nature of elite marathon racing, leaving fans and pundits intrigued about the future paths of both Kipruto and Kipchoge in the world of long-distance running.
Kipchoge however had made his intentions clear for 2024 with the Olympic Marathon at the Summer Games in Paris at the top of his mind.
However , many anticipate for the 2024 paris olympic,an international event scheduled to take place from 26th july to 11 August 2024 in France , with paris as the main host city.