Why StanChart race has competitive edge

Standard Chartered Marathon women winner Valentine Kipketer. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

It’s an interesting statistic. Since the race's inception 18 years ago, only three athletes have successfully defended their titles –thanks to talent glut and stiff competition.

On Sunday, former Los Angeles Marathon winner Elisha Kiprop joined Irene Jerotich and Brimin Kipkorir as two-time winners of Standard Chartered Marathon in Nairobi.