Kebede Wins By Over One Minute in Women's Race

By Scott Bush

After a runner-up finish at the BMW Frankfurt Marathon in 2013, Mark Kiptoo (KEN) outkicked fellow countrymen Mike Kigen and Gilbert Yegon over the final stages of the race to take home the win on a cool and calm Sunday morning in Germany. 38-year old Kiptoo lost in last year's race by a mere second to Vincent Kipruto (KEN). With victory on his mind, Kiptoo ran a tenacious final 5k to cross the line first in 2:06:49. Kigen and Yegon finished second and third in 2:06:59 and 2:07:08. 

In the women's race, 25-year old Aberu Kebede (ETH) cruised to a decisive victory, finishing 1:23 ahead of her nearest competition, crossing the tape in 2:22:21. Kebede, a two-time Berlin Marathon winner who placed fifth at the Virgin Money London Marathon, picked up her first win in Frankfurt. Adriana Nelson (USA) was the top American in ninth place in 2:33:54.

Men's Top Ten Results

2:06:49 - Mark Kiptoo (KEN)
2:06:59 - Mike Kigen (KEN)
2:07:08 - Gilbert Yegon (KEN)
2:07:10 - Tebalu Zawude (ETH)
2:07:16 - Deribe Robi (ETH)
2:07:29 - Ronald Korir (KEN)
2:08:18 - Daniel Wanjiru (KEN)
2:08:31 - Adugna Takele (ETH)
2:09:32 - Arne Gabius (GER)
2:09:38 - Allan Kiprono (KEN)

Women's Top Ten Results

2:22:21 - Aberu Kebede (ETH)
2:23:44 - Sharon Cherop
2:24:59 - Ashete Bekere (ETH)
2:25:14 - Emily Ngetich (KEN)
2:27:14 - Helah Kiprop (KEN)
2:29:05 - Winny Jepkorir (KEN)
2:32:40 - Emma Stepto (GBR)
2:33:50 - Mona Stockhecke (GER)
2:33:54 - Adriana Nelson (USA)
2:37:44 - Hayley Munn (GBR)