Beatrice Toroitich wins Sofia Marathon

Kenya’s Beatrice Toroitich won the women’s marathon title at the 40th edition of the Sofia Marathon held on Sunday (08) in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The 41 year-old took the honors in 2:38.26 and was followed by Bulgaria’s Marinela Ninova in second place in 2:41.02 with her compatriot Hellen Kimutai sealing the podium three finishes in a time of 2:49.07.

Gladys Biwott from Kenya and Ethiopia’s Sintayeho Kibebo finished in fourth and fifth in respective time of 2:51.43 and 2:55.58.

LEADING RESULTS

42KM MEN

1. Beatrice Toroitich       (KEN) 2:38.26
2. Marinela Ninova         (BUL) 2:41.02
3. Hellen Kimutai            (KEN) 2:49.07
4. Gladys Biwott              (KEN) 2:51.43
5. Sintayeho Kibebo        (ETH) 2:55.58