Kenyan athletes dominated the Tokyo Legacy Half-Marathon in Japan, sweeping the podium in the men's race and securing the top two positions in the women's contest.

President William Ruto congratulated Alexander Mutiso Munyao and Agnes Jebet Ng'etich for winning their respective races and setting new course records.

Mutiso clocked 59:51 to win the men's race, while Ng'etich crossed the finish line in 1:04:23 to claim victory in the women's category.

Ruto also commended Kiprono Sitonik and James Mutuku for finishing second and third in the men's race, respectively, as Kenya swept all three podium places.

Tabitha Kamau finished second in the women's race, completing a strong showing for the Kenyan contingent.

“We applaud Team Kenya for sweeping the podium in the men's race and winning the women's race at the Tokyo Legacy Half-Marathon in Japan,” Ruto said.

He congratulated the athletes for their victories and record-breaking performances, adding, “Hongera, Team Kenya!”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also praised the athletes for their performance, celebrating Mutiso and Ng'etich for their victories and new course records.

He also congratulated Kamau, Sitonik and Mutuku for their respective podium finishes, describing the team's performance as a source of national pride.