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Toronto Waterfront Marathon: ‘Baby Police’ Rono aims for third Toronto title

From left: 21km men Philemon Rono (3rd place), Wilferd Kimutai (centre) and Hillary Kipchumba poses for the picture on March 6, 2016 at Nyayo Stadium.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STADARD]

Kenya’s Philemon Rono will return to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 21 intent on winning this IAAF Gold Label race for the third consecutive time.

Only his compatriot Kenneth Mungara has enjoyed more success in Canada’s biggest city, winning four times (2008-2011).

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