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As it happened: Jepchirchir outkicks Tigist in dramatic finish to win women’s marathon
Sun. 14.09.25. | 01:01
Kenya’s hopes will rest on Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, who etched her name in history with gold in Sapporo at the 2021 Games
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the 2025 Tokyo World Championships women’s marathon.
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At exactly 1:30am on Sunday, the starter’s gun will echo through the streets of Tokyo as the world’s best distance runners battle for the prestigious 42km world title.
Kenya’s hopes will rest on Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, who etched her name in history with gold in Sapporo at the 2021 Games.
She leads a formidable trio that also features Rotterdam Marathon champion Jackline Cherono and Frankfurt Marathon runner-up Magdalyne Masai.
With such firepower on the start line, Kenya is once again chasing top honors in the Japanese capital.
Back home, fans will have to burn the midnight oil to follow every stride of this marathon showdown.




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