The 2021 Berlin Marathon runners-up Bethwell Yegon led a Kenyan top five sweep at the Buenos Aires Marathon on Sunday, crossing the finish line in 2:09:04.
Isaac Too was second 2:09:18, followed by Eliasa Kibet 2:11:39, Robert Kimutai (2:12:27) and Hillary Kering (2:12:51). Mathew Kiplagat was seventh (2:16:52).
Held in Argentina's bustling capital, the Buenos Aires Marathon is Latin America's premier and most technically demanding marathon.
This year, the event saw an impressive turnout of 14,500 participants.
Yegon’s victory in Argentina adds to his growing portfolio, which includes a runner-up finish at the 2022 Wien Marathon (2:06:57) and a third-place finish at the 2019 Venloop Half Marathon (1:00:57).
In 2021, Yegon clocked 2:06:14 to secure second place at the Berlin Marathon behind Ethiopia's Guye Adola (2:05:45).
The 31-year-old finished 12th at the 2020 Prague Half Marathon in a time of 1:01:55.
In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Yenenesh Tilakin edged out the Kenyan challengers, claiming the title in 2:27:15.
Rodah Tanui (2:28:58) and Caroline Jepchirchir (2:30:25) completed the podium with Sheila Kemei (2:40:52) finished sixth.
Elsewhere, 2022 Malaga Marathon champion Barnaba Kipkoech triumphed at the Belfast Half Marathon, clocking 1:03:48.
Ireland’s Finn McNally finished second in 1:07:04, while refugee runner Brhane Gebrebrhan closed the podium in 1:08:24.
Britain's Natasha Wilson (1:12:47), Ireland's Ann-Marie McGlynn (1:13:54) and Portugal's Monica Silva (1:14:59) secured the podium in the women's race.
