Kenyans dominate Casablanca International Marathon

Source: Xinhua| 2019-10-06 22:57:39|Editor: yan
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RABAT, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Sammy Kigen Korir of Kenya won the Casablanca International Marathon on Sunday, finishing the 42-kilometer race in two hours, 8 minutes and 32 seconds.

Korir beat two others Kenyans Jonathan Yego Kiptoo (2:10:28) and Kotut Jackson Kipkoech (2:11:37) to win the title.

Fellow Kenyan Lilian Jebitok took the women's title in 2:31:31.

Jebitok joined Keltoum Bouaasrya of Morocco (2:34:30) and Hey Mamitu Balcha of Ethiopia (2:39:56) on the podium.

Over 6,000 participants from 35 countries took part in the 12th edition of the Casablanca International Marathon considered as one of important marathons in Africa.

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