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Takele Retains Tokyo Marathon Crown in Photo Finish as Kosgei Breaks Course Record

Kosgei's victory underscores her plan to represent Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Overview

  • Tadese Takele defended his men's title in 2:03:37, edging Geoffrey Toroitich, who shared the same official time, with Alexander Mutiso third one second back.
  • Takele launched his decisive move near 41km after a leading quartet, including Daniel Mateiko, had broken away around 37km.
  • Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:14:29, lowering the Tokyo course record and finishing more than two minutes ahead of Berukan Welde.
  • World Athletics listed Kosgei's time as the seventh-fastest in history and the second-quickest of her career.
  • Japan's Suguru Osako placed 12th in 2:05:59, and Kengo Suzuki finished 13th to secure a Marathon Grand Championship berth for 2028 qualification, while Ai Hosoda led Japanese women in 10th.