Collins Kipsang wins Dresden Marathon

Kenya’s Collins Kemboi Kipsang stormed to the victory at the 23rd edition of the Dresden Marathon held on Sunday (22) in Dresden, Germany.

The 26 year-old broke away at the 35k mark from the leading group of three that included Shadrack Kiptoo Kimaiyo and Bernard Chirchir and steadily steered the ship, cutting the tape in 2:10.42 missing the course record of 2:10.02 set in 2019 by his compatriot Ezekiel Koech by 40 seconds.

Kipsang who hails from Kimawit Athletics Club, led a 1-2-3 Kenyan podium finish as he was followed by Kimaiyo in 2:12.57 with Chirchir closing the podium three finishes in 2:22.46.

Kipsang pocketed Kshs 875,073 (5,500 euros).

LEADING RESULTS

42KM MEN

1. Collins Kemboi Kipsang      (KEN) 2:10.42
2. Shadrack Kiptoo Kimaiyo   (KEN) 2:12.57
3. Bernard Chirchir                  (KEN) 2:22.46