Judith Korir win marathon silver behind Gotytom Gebreselase in Oregon

Reigning Paris marathon champion Judith Korir bagged silver in the women’s marathon at the ongoing World Athletics championships in Oregon, USA.

Korir fell to Ethiopians in marathon just like the men’s marathon was with Geoffrey kamworor coming 4^th where Ethiopians took 1-2 positions.

Korir lost the race to Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreselase when they clocked 2:18:20 with Gebreselase taking Ethiopia’s third gold of the championships by posting 2:18:11.

Kenyan-born Lonah Salpeter, who competes for Israel, completed the podium position by taking bronze in 2:20:18.

Angela Tanui finished sixth in 2:22:15. while Ruth Chepengetich, defending champion heading to Oregon, dropped out of the event at the 18km mark, complaining of abdominal pain.