Mariko Kiplagat of Kenya won the 7th edition of the Utrecht Marathon, The Netherlands in a course record of 2:11:16 today. The East-African was over two minutes faster than Dutchman Luc Krotwaar, who ran 2:13:43 in 2003.
Kiplagat was just six seconds faster than second placed Sammy Chumba, who finished second in 2:11:22. Chumba was the winner of the Marrakech marathon on 28 January this year in 2:11:43.
Kenyan runners made a clean sweep in the event which attracted over 13000 runners over several distances. John Rono, also within the old course record, took third place in 2:13:33.
Elijah Cheburet (2:16:08) and Isaiah Kosgei (2:19:20) came home fourth and fifth.
Wim Van Hemert for the IAAF
7th Utrecht Marathon
Monday April 9th at Utrecht (central The Netherlands). Windy, sunny, 15 degrees CT
Men
1. Mariko Kiplagat (Ken) 2:11:16
2. Samy Chumba (Ken) 2:11:22
3. John Rono (Ken) 2:13:33
4. Elijah Cheburet (Ken) 2:16:08
5. Isaiah Kosgei (Ken) 2:19:20
Women
1. Joanna Chmiel (Pol) 2:47:11
2. Remelda Kergyte (Ltu) 2:49:27
no other under 3:00:00