Philip Kigen was disqualified as the winner of 2023 edition of Lewa marathon held yesterday at the Lewa Conservancy in Meru County.
Kigen, who had won the race at 2:19.06 was disqualified and second placed John Mitei was elevated to the second position in 2:21.23 with Isaac Koech coming third 2:22.37.
On the official results published on their website, the results changed. However, the organizers did not explain why and how the athlete was disqualified
In women, Mercy kwambai was victorious in 2:48.35 followed by Zeddy jerop (2:52.54) and Fridah Lodepa (3:04.32)
In half marathon, Nelson Rono won the title at 65:32 followed by Justin Julius (66:28) and Kenneth Kithinji (66:57).
Women title was won by Beatrice Cheburet (76:15) followed by Lucy karimi (77:10) and Mercy Munanu (77:30)