09 November 2021 | Athletics

Ugandan long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has lauded his training partner Victor Kiplangat who claimed the 43rd Istanbul Marathon on Sunday.

The 2017 World Championships Men's race (13 km) gold medalist ran 2:10:18 after upstaging contenders Kenyan Robert Kipkemboi and fellow countryman Solomon Mutai in the last mile of the race.

Talking up Kiplangat's win, Cheptegei said he was proud of his exploits in Turkey. "So proud of this young man, a win for him is a win for us Ugandans. Kudos to you victor Kiplangat," he wrote on his social media.

According to Kiplangat, Cheptegei has been his idol and they have been training together alongside their coach Addy Ruiter.

The race was the world's only intercontinental marathon, held in three categories: the 42,195 meters (138,435 feet) run for professional athletes, as well as the 15-kilometer (9.3 miles) and the 8-kilometer runs open to the public.

Kiplangat received $35,000, Kipkemboi $20,000 and Mutai $10,000 in prize money after the race.

Leading Results

Men
1 Victor Kiplangat (UGA) 2:10:18
2 Robert Kipkemboi (KEN) 2:10:23
3 Solomon Mutai (UGA) 2:10:25
4 Moses Kemei (KEN) 2:10:28
5 Bernard Sang (KEN) 2:10:59
6 Daniel Kibet (KEN) 2:11:09
7 Mengistu Nigatu (ETH) 2:11:15
8 Tiruneh Chalachev  (ETH) 2:11:21

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