×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Bounasser wins Vienna marathon as Kimetto drops out

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Virgin Money London Marathon - London - 26/4/15 Kenya's Wilson Kipsang, Kenya's Dennis Kimetto, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and Kenya's Stanley Biwott during the Men's Elite race Action Images via Reuters

Morocco's Salaheddine Bounasser was the surprise winner of the Vienna marathon on Sunday while world record holder Dennis Kimetto's injury frustration continued as he failed to finish.

Bounasser, who won in two hours, nine minutes and 29 seconds, and Kenya's Ishmael Bushendich broke away from the rest of the pack as they passed the Ernest Happel stadium.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Tergat, Loroupe says Africa Summit is key for local sports
Sports
Safaricom launches fifth Chapa Dimba season with Sweden opportunity
Sports
Mokaya, Moraa and Kongani shine at Mother's Day golf tournament in Kisumu
Sports
Why Kenya's 2013 Sports Act must die and be reborn