Athens Marathon

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Shelmith Muriuki is the women's champion.

Brimin Misoi wins Athens Marathon. The Authentic

In challenging conditions Shelmith Muriuki finished with 2:36:46. Completely exhausted the 34 year-old Kenyan was rewarded with a personal best. Rebby Koech of Kenya was second with 2:38:54 while Eleftheria Petroulaki of Greece finished third in her debut marathon with 2:46:09.

Kostas Gelaouzos was the best Greek runner. He finished seventh with 2:21:54.

29 year-old Brimin Misoi clocked a strong 2:10:56, which is the third best ever run on the tough original course. Misoi ran a PB and was almost two minutes ahead of Workneh Tiruneh, who finished second with 2:12:52. Fellow-Ethiopian Mengist Azmeraw Gereme took third in 2:13:20.

Kenya's Shelmith Muriuki takes the women's race with 2:36:46 (unofficial).

Brimin Misoi wins with 2:10:56 (unofficial)

Misoi has a big lead of37 seconds

Misoi at 30k: 1:34:01 - 2:12:10 pace

Misoi has taken the lead

Azmerew should have been the first name- sorry

Atmeten, Tiruneh, Chepkwony, Misoi, Bartilol in the lead

Men are on 2:12:30 pace with 1:18:24 split at 25 k still uphill

Five men and One Pacemaker are in the lead

Men‘s Leaders are through half way in 65:47.

Top 3 women passed 15k in 55:24

Men passed 15 k in 46:31leading to just under 2:11