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Mark Kiptoo retains 3-Lander marathon title as Kimaina settles for silver

Born in 1976, Mark Kiptoo Kosgey successfully defended his 3-Lander marathon, in a race ran in three countries.

Kiptoo won the title after clocking 2:10:53 in a race that cuts across the three nations of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the three Lake Constance Counties.

The Kenyan led Benjamin Polin from France to second in 2:20:06 as Simon Tesfay Completed the podium at 2:26:10.

In women, Kenya’s Gladys Chala Kimaina managed second position after Helen Bekele winning the title.

Bekele cut the tape at 2:26:08 with Kimaina settling for silver at 2:37:09 and Gode Chala Jijo completing the podum in 2:37:35.

Top finishers

Men

  1. Mark Kiptoo Kosgey (KEN) 2:10:53
  2. Benjamin Polin 2:20:06
  3. Simon tesfay 2:26:10
  4. Jannik Stoll 2:27:19
  5. Mathias Nueesch 2:30:39

Women

  1. Helen Bekele- 2:26:08
  2. Gladys Chala Kimaina- 2:37:09
  3. Gode Chala Jijo- 2:37:35
  4. Alina Federer- 2:49:55
  5. Konstanse Meergans- 2:59:21
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