Tokyo Marathon 2024 results and rankings
The Tokyo Marathon 2024 took place on Sunday March 3, marking the first stage of the year’s World Marathon Majors. This iconic 42.195 km race attracted the world’s marathon elite as well as many amateur runners. The course, renowned for its flatness, traverses the iconic districts of the Japanese capital. It starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office and winds its way through Shinjuku, Ueno, Asakusa, and Ginza before finishing at Tokyo Station. Favourable weather conditions enabled athletes to achieve outstanding performances, with course records broken in both the men’s and women’s categories12.
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Men’s ranking
The men’s race was dominated by Kenyan athletes. Benson Kipruto won the event, setting a new course record with a time of 2h02min16s. He was followed by Timothy Kiplagat, who finished in 2h02min55s, and Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, who crossed the line in 2h04min18s.
| Place | Last name | First name | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kipruto | Benson | Kenya | 2:02:16 |
| 2 | Kiplagat | Timothy | Kenya | 2:02:55 |
| 3 | Kipkemoi Ngetich | Vincent | Kenya | 2:04:18 |
| 4 | Kiros | Hailemaryam | Ethiopia | 2:05:43 |
| 5 | Getachew | Tsegaye | Ethiopia | 2:06:25 |
| 6 | Kibet | Bethwel | Kenya | 2:06:26 |
| 7 | Alame | Haimro | Israel | 2:06:27 |
| 8 | Kariuki | Simon | Kenya | 2:06:29 |
| 9 | Nishiyama | Yusuke | Japan | 2:06:31 |
| 10 | Kipchoge | Eliud | Kenya | 2:06:50 |
Women’s race results
In the women’s category, Ethiopia’s Sutume Asefa Kebede shone, winning the race with a time of 2h15min55s, setting a new course record. She edged out Kenya’s Rosemary Wanjiru, who finished in 2h16min14s, and fellow Ethiopian Amane Beriso Shankule, who completed the race in 2h16min58s.
| Place | Last name | First name | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asefa Kebede | Sutume | Ethiopia | 2:15:55 |
| 2 | Wanjiru | Rosemary | Kenya | 2:16:14 |
| 3 | Beriso Shankule | Amane | Ethiopia | 2:16:58 |
| 4 | Hassan | Sifan | Netherlands | 2:18:05 |
| 5 | Saina | Betsy | United States | 2:19:12 |
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Men’s prize list over the last 10 years
| Year | Winner | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Endeshaw Negesse | ETH | 2 h 06 min 00 s |
| 2016 | Feyisa Lilesa | ETH | 2 h 06 min 56 s |
| 2017 | Wilson Kipsang | KEN | 2 h 03 min 58 s |
| 2018 | Dickson Chumba | KEN | 2 h 05 min 42 s |
| 2019 | Birhanu Legese | ETH | 2 h 04 min 48 s |
| 2020 | Birhanu Legese | ETH | 2 h 04 min 15 s |
| 2021 | Eliud Kipchoge | KEN | 2 h 02 min 40 s |
| 2022 | Not contested | Not contested | Not contested |
| 2023 | Deso Gelmisa | ETH | 2 h 05 min 22 s |
| 2024 | Benson Kipruto | ETH | 2 h 02 min 16 s |
Women’s prize list over the last 10 years
| Year | Winner | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Berhane Dibaba | ETH | 2 h 23 min 15 s |
| 2016 | Helah Kiprop | KEN | 2 h 21 min 27 s |
| 2017 | Sarah Chepchirchir | KEN | 2 h 19 min 47 s |
| 2018 | Berhane Dibaba | ETH | 2 h 19 min 51 s |
| 2019 | Ruti Aga | ETH | 2 h 20 min 40 s |
| 2020 | Lonah Chemtai Salpeter | ISR | 2 h 17 min 45 s |
| 2021 | Brigid Kosgei | KEN | 2 h 16 min 02 s |
| 2022 | Not contested | Not contested | Not contested |
| 2023 | Rosemary Wanjiru | KEN | 2 h 16 min 28 s |
| 2024 | Sutume Asefa Kebede | ETH | 2 h 15 min 55 s |
