Kenya dominates at Valencia Marathon as Korir and Jepkosgei set personal bests
## Sports Update: Valencia Marathon Results
Sports Update: Valencia Marathon Results
Kenyan athletes achieved significant victories at the 45th Valencia Marathon held on Sunday.
John Korir secured first place with a time of 02:02:24, marking the eighth best performance globally this year and narrowly missing the 2025 record by eight seconds.
Amanal Petros finished in second place, setting a new German record with a time of 02:04:03. Awet Kibrab from Norway completed the podium with a time of 02:04:24.
Kenyan athletes achieved significant victories at the 45th Valencia Marathon held on Sunday.
Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women's race, completing it in 02:14:00, which is the fastest women's marathon time this year and the fourth fastest in history.
Peres Jepchirchir, the reigning champion, secured second place, finishing 43 seconds after Jepkosgei. Chloé Herbiet from Belgium finished third, setting a new national record with a time of 02:20:38.
The Valencia course is renowned for its speed, and both winners achieved personal bests. This year's marathon set a new record with 36,000 participants, according to event organizers.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
