Kenyan marathoners once again proved their strength at the Haspa Marathon Hamburg, where Amos Kipruto claimed victory in the men’s race. Kipruto, who is 32 years old, finished the race in an impressive 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 13 seconds, securing his first Hamburg title. His strong performance on the flat and fast course helped him beat a very competitive field and earn the top prize of €30,000.
Kipruto, who had earlier won the London Marathon in 2022, said his success was thanks to hard training in Kenya’s Rift Valley and the perfect weather conditions on race day in Hamburg.The men’s podium was completely swept by Kenyan runners, showing once again the country’s dominance in long-distance running.
Coming in second was Titus Kipruto, who is not related to Amos. Titus finished with a time of 2:03:34, just 21 seconds behind the winner. The 27-year-old Titus, who had finished fourth at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, kept pushing Amos until the final kilometers, making it a thrilling race for spectators.
Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, aged 25, completed the top three by finishing in 2:04:00. This time matched his personal best, which he had also achieved earlier this year in Tokyo. Ngetich’s smart and consistent pacing kept him close to the leaders throughout the race and secured him his second podium finish of the year.In the women’s race, Kenyan runner Winfridah Moraa Moseti delivered a brilliant performance to take the win.
Moseti, who is 28 years old, crossed the finish line in 2:16:56 after making a powerful move in the final 5 kilometers. Her time not only earned her the winner’s prize of €30,000 but also a course record bonus of €10,000, adding to her big day. Moseti had earlier placed second at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, and her victory in Hamburg showed her growing strength and determination.
Her success continued Kenya’s proud history at the Hamburg marathon, following the example of past champions like Cybrian Kotut, who won the event in both 2022 and 2023.The performance of the Kenyan athletes in Hamburg was a reminder of the nation’s deep talent in marathon running. Their hard work, discipline, and teamwork were clearly on display, and their results showed that Kenya remains a powerhouse in global long-distance races.
Both the men’s and women’s races were dominated by Kenyan runners, a sign that the future of marathon running will continue to feature many strong Kenyan performances.
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