Kenya’s Wilson Kipsang ran the 2nd fastest marathon ever recorded (on an official course) at the Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday morning in Germany in 2:03:42.
Fellow countryman Patrick Makau, just a month ago, set the new world record for the marathon at 2:03:38.
It was the second consecutive win for Kipsang at the Frankfurt Marathon.
Kenyans took home 9 of the top 10 spots.
Frankfurt Marathon Top 10 Results
- Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:03:42
- Levy Matebo (Kenya) – 2:05:16
- Albert Matebor (Kenya) – 2:05:25
- Philip Sanga (Kenya) – 2:06:07
- Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot (Kenya) – 2:06:29
- Peter Kirui (Kenya) – 2:06:31
- Chumba Dickson Kiptolo (Kenya) – 2:07:23
- Siraj Gena (Ethiopia) – 2:08:31
- Duncan Koech (Kenya) – 2:08:38
- Henry Sugut (Kenya) – 2:08:56
Congrats to Wilson! I’m sure Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is extremely pleased with his good friend.
Mamitu Daska won the women’s race, finishing in 2:21:59.
