Cherono to battle Desisa as Rotich take on Kiplagat at Boston marathon

Chicago marathon champion Lawrence Cherono is set to defend Boston marathon title set for 20^th April.

According to the race organizers the two time Amsterdam marathon winner will renew his rivalry with two-time winner Lelisa Desisa.

Also in the mix is 2017 and world champion winner Geoffrey Kirui.

“Boston will have a special place in my memories forever,” said Cherono, who has won eight marathons, most recently Chicago in October. “I loved every mile of this race and fought until the end to achieve the first place and become part of the elite family to have won the most prestigious race of the world.”

Also part of the race is 2018’s surprise winner Yuki Kawauchi of Japan

Caroline Rotich and 2017 champion Edna Kiplagat have also been confirmed as part of the women’s race and will compete against reigning champion Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia.

Home girl Des Linden has also been confirmed for the race and will hope to triumph on home soil.

“The Boston Marathon has always been the most motivating race on my schedule. I hope to stand on the start line in Hopkinton as the first US Woman to have made three Olympic Marathon teams,” said the 36-year old.

Elite Field

Men

1. Lawrence Cherono (KEN) 2:04:06
2. Lelisa Desisa (ETH) 2:04:45
3. Philemon Rono (KEN) 2:05:00
4. Benson Kipruto (KEN) 2:05:13
5. Kenneth Kipkemoi (KEN) 2:05:44
6. Dejene Debela (ETH) 2:05:46
7. Felix Kandie (KEN) 2:06:03
8. Fikre Bekele (ETH) 2:06:27
9. Geoffrey Kirui (KEN) 2:06:27
10. Stephen Kiprotich (UGA) 2:06:33
11. Abrar Osman (ERI) 2:07:46
12. Albert Korir (KEN) 2:08:03
13. Yuki Kawauchi (JPN) 2:08:14
14. Kentaro Nakamoto (JPN) 2:08:35
15. Dylan Wykes (CAN) 2:10:47
16. Shoya Osaki (JPN) 2:10:48
17. Fernando Cabada (USA) 2:11:36
18. Li Zicheng (CHN) 2:11:49
19. Stephen Scullion (IRL) 2:11:52
20. Jemal Yimer (ETH) debut

Women

1. Worknesh Degefa (ETH) 2:17:41
2. Yebrgual Melese (ETH) 2:19:36
3. Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 2:19:50
4. Mare Dibaba (ETH) 2:19:52
5. Buzunesh Deba (ETH) 2:19:59
6. Haftamnesh Tesfay (ETH) 2:20:13
7. Meskerem Assefa (ETH) 2:20:36
8. Gelete Burka (ETH) 2:20:45
9. Besu Sado (ETH) 2:21:03
10. Magdalyne Masai (KEN) 2:22:16
11. Desiree Linden (USA) 2:22:38
12. Rose Chelimo (BRN) 2:22:51
13. Caroline Rotich (KEN) 2:23:22
14. Rahma Tusa (ETH) 2:23:46
15. Mary Ngugi (KEN) 2:27:36
16. Krista Duchene (CAN) 2:28:32
17. Caroline Chepkoech Kipkirui (KEN) 2:31:44
18. Kate Landau (USA) 2:31:56