Kenya’s Philemon Rono wins Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Kenyan runner Philemon Rono was the champion of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, winning with a time of 2:08:27.

Olympian Eric Gillis won the Canadian title, coming in fifth overall with a time of 2:13:44. Gillis had been gunning for the Canadian record of 2:10:09. Krista Duchene was the Canadian woman champion, coming in fifth among the women and crossing the finish line at 2:34:02.

The overall winner of the women’s race was Shure Demise from Ethiopia, winning with a time of 2:25:19.

More than 25,000 runners

More than 25,000 people ran in the three races that were part of the marathon on Sunday.

A total of 4,833 people registered for the marathon, 11,488 for the half-marathon, and 8,851 for the five kilometre race.

Runners from more than 60 countries took part, event organizers said in a news release.

Mayor John Tory sounded the horn at the start of the marathon. He said the marathon brings “tens of millions of dollars” to the city, with such establishments as restaurants and hotels reaping the rewards.

CBC

~Wakenya Canada