Kenya: Evans Chebet Leads Kenyan Podium Sweep At Boston Marathon

Nairobi — Evans Chebet won his first ever major marathon title, clinching victory in a time of 2hrs, 6mins and 51secs, with Lawrence Cherono coming in second and defending champion Benson Kipruto coming in third.

Chebet who failed to finish in the 2018 race after dropping out at the 29km mark ensured he went all the way this time, pushing away from the leading pack after 30km and maintaining the lead till the end.

“I am very delighted to come here and win especially after failing to finish in 2018. It was really tough,” an excited Chebet said after the race.

He added; “My coach had told me that of the pace goes down, I try push it a bit. I knew the others were good and everyone wanted this. I was cautious of them and didn’t want to be close by. When I got to the 35km mark, I felt that I was comfortable and strong and the gap between us was good and I reduced the speed a bit.”

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