2:05:37 - Kenyan Wilson Loyanae Erupe set new course record at Seoul International Marathon this morning

Tadese Feyse Boru
Wilson Loyanae Erupe
Wilson Loyanae Erupe


It was a surprised victory for Wilson Loyanae Erupe, 24, of Kenya when he won the Seoul International Marathon this morning in a best personal time of 2:05:37, beating the old course record of 2:06:49 and the holder, compatriot Sylvester Teimet who set in 2010.

Another Kenyan James Kipsang Kwambai, joint 7th fastest all time marathoner in the world (2:04:27 Rotterdam 2009) , came in second with a time of 2:06:03

Tadese Feyse Boru of Ethiopia won the women's category in 2:23:26 while Askale Tafa Magarsa also of Ethiopia finished 2nd 1n 2:25:29

Results of top finishers:
Men
1) 2:05:37 (CR) - Wilson Loyanae Erupe (KEN)
2) 2:06:03 - James Kipsang Kwambai (KEN)
3) 2:06:44 - Eliud Kiptanui (KEN)
4) 2:06:51 - Philip Limutai Sanga (KEN)
5) 2:07:31 - Felix K Keny (KEN)

Women
1) 2:23:26 - Tadese Feyse Boru (ETH)
2) 2:25:29 - Askale Tafa Magarsa (ETH)
3) 2:28:27 - Serina Burla (USA)
4) 2:29:53 - Kim Sung Eun (KOR)
5) 2:30:01 - Hellen Wanjiku Muga (KEN)