{"id":115089,"date":"2024-03-19T15:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kenyan-athlete-asbel-rutto-breaks-record-to-win-rome-marathon"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:05:53","slug":"kenyan-athlete-asbel-rutto-breaks-record-to-win-rome-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kenyan-athlete-asbel-rutto-breaks-record-to-win-rome-marathon","title":{"rendered":"Kenyan athlete Asbel Rutto breaks record to win Rome marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong><\/span><b>Kenyan long-distance runner Asbel Rutto achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday by clinching victory in the Rome marathon while shattering his previous record by three minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Rutto secured his triumph with an astonishing time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 23.61 seconds, showcasing exceptional athleticism and determination.<\/p>\n<p>His stellar performance placed him comfortably ahead of the competition, with second-placed Brian Kispang trailing by over one minute and 30 seconds, followed closely by Sila Kiptoo, securing a remarkable 1-2-3 finish for Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>Kenya also dominated the women&#8217;s race, with Ivyne Lagat emerging victorious over her compatriot Lydia Simiyu. 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