Philimon Kiptoo to Pocket Ksh7 Million After Breaking Istanbul Marathon Record

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Turkey

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Philimon Kiptoo to Pocket Ksh7 Million After Breaking Istanbul Marathon Record

Kenyan Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba won the Istanbul Marathon on November 1, 2026, in 2:08:44, breaking the course record by 60 seconds. He is set to receive USD 55,000, about Ksh7.1 million, comprising USD 50,000 for the win and USD 5,000 for the record. Ethiopia’s Sufaro Woliyi Kebeto finished second, ten seconds behind Kiptoo, and Kenyan Vincent Kipyegon Ronoh placed third. Ethiopian runners swept the women’s podium, led by winner Kasanesh Ayenew.

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