Kenyan athletes sweep Tokyo Half-Marathon

President William Ruto has congratulated Kenyan athletes for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Tokyo Legacy Half-Marathon in Japan

Alexander Mutiso Munyao and Agnes Jebet Ng’etich led the Kenyan contingent to a double course-record triumph on Sunday, October 18, 2026, delivering impressive performances that reinforced Kenya’s dominance in long-distance running.

Mutiso won the men’s race in 59 minutes and 51 seconds, improving the previous course record by one second, while Ng’etich stormed to victory in the women’s contest in 1:04:23, lowering the previous mark by more than three minutes.

“We applaud Team Kenya for sweeping the podium in the men's race and winning the women's race at the Tokyo Legacy Half-Marathon in Japan,” Ruto said.

He congratulated the athletes for their victories and record-breaking performances, adding, “Hongera, Team Kenya!”

Source: The Standard Sports