New records set as Kenya's Kipchoge, Cherono win Berlin Marathon races
Berlin, Sep 16 : Kenyan athletes Eliud Kipchoge and Gladys Cherono won their respective Berlin Marathon races on Sunday and set new records.
Kipchoge set a new world record in completed the course around the German capital with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 39 seconds, beating his compatriot Dennis Kimetto's 2014 marathon time of 2:02:57, reports Efe news.
"The winning time is official, and it is another second faster: 2:01:39 for Eliud Kipchoge! Congratulations!" tweeted the race's organizers after his provisional time was bettered by one second.
His compatriots Amos Kipruto and Wilson Kipsang completed the podium coming second and third, with times of 2:06:23 and 2:06:48 respectively.
The women's race also proved victorious for Kenya, with Cherono clinching a win and a new course record with a time of 2:18:10.
She was followed by Ethiopian athletes Ruti Aga (2:18:34) and Tirunesh Dibaba (2:18:55).
All three women beat the 2:19 record: "Never in the history of marathon running have three women broken 2:19 in one race!" tweeted the marathon.
Some 44,000 runners were signed up for Sunday's 42-kilometer (26-mile) marathon that culminates at the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
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Kollur: 16-year-old diploma student dies after consuming herbicide
Kollur: A 16-year-old diploma student who fell ill after consuming a toxic herbicide has died while undergoing treatment at Kundapur Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Manish, son of Manjunatha, a resident of Keradi Hosamane. He was studying for a diploma at GTTC College, Kolalagiri.
According to police, Manish consumed the toxic herbicide on February 16 and was admitted to Kundapur Hospital for treatment. He died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment.
A case has been registered at Kollur Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
