Abel Kirui of Kenya wins men’s marathon at worlds; compatriot Emmanuel Mutai takes silver

Kenya’s Kirui wins men’s marathon at worlds

BERLIN — Abel Kirui of Kenya won the men’s marathon Saturday at the world championships.

On a sunny, mild day, the 27-year-old Kirui crossed the line at the Brandenburg Gate in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 54 seconds to set a world championships record.

Kenyan teammate Emmanuel Mutai took silver, 54 seconds back, to give Kenya a 1-2 finish. Tsegay Kebede of Ethiopia claimed the bronze, 1:41 off Kirui’s pace.

Defending champion Luke Kibet of Kenya did not compete in Berlin.