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Joshua Kipkorir wins silver at Lagos Marathon

Reigning Singapore Marathon champion Joshua Kipkorir finished second at the Lagos marathon held in Nigeria as Ethiopians dominated the championships.

Kipkorir, who led Kenyans to sweep Singapore marathon from position 1-17, finished second behind Ethiopia’s Suntayahu Legese. Legese won the race timing 2:17.28 as Kipkorir, the winner of 2018 Standard Chartered marathon came second timing 2:18.16 followed by compatriot William Yegon in 2:19.04.

It was an all Ethiopia’s podium sweep with Dinke Meseret won in 2:48.02 ahead of Alemnesh Herepa timed 2:49.05 in second as Hebena Chala (2:49.09) sealed third position.

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