Kenyan runners dominated the sixth edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) 2009, winning the first three positions in men`s full marathon today.
In the full marathon men`s category Kenneth Mugara from Kenya came first in 02:11:51 time breaking earlier record of 02:12:03 to walk away with prize money of $ 31,000. While fellow Kenyan David Tarus came second in 02:12:02 to claim $ 20,500 and John Kelai, last year`s winner, claimed third spot in 02:12:23 and $ 13,000 as prize money.
The full marathon women`s category saw Hale Kebebush from Ethiopia reaching the finish line in 02:34:08, while Marta Marcos also from Ethiopia came second in 02:34:15 leaving behind Irene Mogaka from Kenya at third position in 02:37:28. The full marathon women`s category had same prize money as men.