The win confirmed Jepchirchir as among the most dominant marathon runners of all time, as she became the first athlete to claim Olympic gold along with the Boston and New York titles.Ĭhebetpicked up his first major victory in two hours six minutes and 51 seconds, with compatriots Lawrence Cherono and Benson Kipruto second and third.Ī huge leading pack stuck together through 35 kilometres before Chebet pulled away, securing an 18-second advantage over 2019 winner Cherono with one mile left. "The course is tough but thank God I managed to win the race." I go behind, but I didn't lose hope," Jepchirchir told reporters. "Above all, I was feeling she was strong and I pushed it, I feel I'm tired.
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