Kenya’s Leonard Langat successfully defended his championship at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday. Langat claimed victory in the men’s race with a remarkable time of two hours, six minutes, and fifty-one seconds. He outpaced fellow Kenyan runners Fanny Kiprotich (2:07:21), Noah Kipkemboi (2:09:25), Asbel Rutto (2:07:32), and Elvis Cheboi (2:07:37).
Andrew Davies from Vancouver emerged as the top Canadian finisher, securing ninth place with a time of 2:08:48. John Gay from Kelowna, B.C., followed closely in 10th position, clocking 2:13:01. The event not only held the prestigious title of a World Athletics Elite Label race but also doubled as Athletics Canada’s national marathon championships.
In the women’s division, Leah Jeruto of Kenya clinched the title by completing the race in 2:21:19. She outshone Ethiopian runners Nigsti Haftu (2:21:34) and Ayinadis Teshome (2:22:51). Dayna Pidhoresky from Windsor, Ont., stood out as the leading Canadian female finisher, securing eighth place with a time of 2:26:08. Florence Caron from La Malbaie, Que., claimed the 10th spot with a time of 2:29:32.
Canadian athletes dominated the half-marathon categories. Dylan Alick from Mississauga, Ont., triumphed in the men’s race with a time of 1:03:49, while Teagan Robertson from Kingston, Ont., excelled in the women’s event, finishing in 1:13:58.