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Ethiopia's Tadese Takele Defends Tokyo Marathon Title After Sprint Finish

Tadese Takele and Geoffrey Toroitich shared a 2:03:37 finish time in a rare three-way sprint, with four men finishing under 2:04, showcasing top marathon performances.

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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:14:29, more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Berukan Welde in second.

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Brigid Kosgei Blitzes a Course Record to Win Her Second Tokyo Marathon

Just under 40,000 athletes competed at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday morning, with Brigid Kosgei and Tadese Takele taking the victories.

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Ethiopia's Tadese Takele defends Tokyo Marathon title after sprint finish

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:14:29, more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Berukan Welde in second.

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The Japan Times broke the news in Japan on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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