Eliud Kipchoge struggles to 10th place as Benson Kipruto wins Tokyo Marathon

Eliud Kipchoge struggles to 10th place as Benson Kipruto wins Tokyo Marathon

The Straits Times - Sports·2024-03-03 15:01

TOKYO – Kenya’s double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge said “not every day is Christmas” after his Paris Games preparations hit a snag with a 10th-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon behind winner Benson Kipruto on March 3.

The 39-year-old Kipchoge faded badly at around the 20-kilometre mark and crossed the line in 2hr 6min 50sec.

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