Valencia Marathon results: Amane Beriso and Kelvin Kiptum pull off surprise wins
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amane Beriso pulled off a shock win at the Valencia Marathon to upset debutant and favourite Letesenbet Gidey to become just the third woman ever to break two hours and 15 minutes. There was another surprise in the men’s race, with runners capitalising on near-perfect conditions, as Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum stormed to victory in a sensational 2:01:53 to land the fastest men’s debut in history. Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum celebrates as he wins the men’s race at the Valencia Marathon Kiptum turned on the afterburners with less than 10km remaining to negative split with a 60:15 second half, including an astonishing 28:04 10km split from 30-40km. Gabriel Geay second, Alexander Mutiso third and Tamirat Tola fourth, all broke 2:04 in the men’s race, while Sheila Chepkirui was third and among seven women to break 2:19.