Kenya's Judith Jeptum sets course record in women's race as Ethiopia's Deso Gelmisa wins men's Paris Marathon

Kenyan Jeptum sets course record in women's race [photo courtesy/Twitter]

Ethiopian Deso Gelmisa produced a burst of speed in the final stretch to claim the biggest title of his career with victory in the Paris marathon in cold conditions on Sunday.

Gelmisa covered the 42.195 kilometres in two hours five minutes and seven seconds - 14 seconds outside his personal best - as he finished ahead of 2021 Chicago marathon winner and compatriot Seifu Tura.