Paris marathon: Paul Lonyangata defends title, Betsy Saina wins on debut

Paul Lonyangata defended his Paris half marathon as Betsy Saina won her first marathon career ran today in French Capital Paris.

The Kenyan duo finished almost together as Lonyangata from West Pokot and American based Betsy Saina won the women’s event, her first major.

Lonyangata passed Betsy Saina, the women’s winner as they led an all podium finish for Kenyan runners.

Lonyangata finished in 2:6.21 as Saina won her race in 2:22:56.

Last year Lonyangata won the men’s title while his wife Purity Rionoripo won the women title.