Hirpa and Paris Marathon Victories with Standout Performances

Ethiopia's Bedatu Hirpa and Kenya's Benard Biwott secure wins in the Paris Marathon, marking their second major marathon victories in recent months.

Bedatu Hirpa won the women’s Paris Marathon in 2:20:45, narrowly defeating compatriot Dera Dida by four seconds.
This victory marks Hirpa's second marathon win of the year, following her triumph at the Dubai Marathon in January 2025.
Benard Biwott claimed the men’s title with a personal best time of 2:05:25, pulling away from the field with 10 kilometers to go.
Biwott's victory in Paris adds to his first major win at the Frankfurt Marathon in October 2024, solidifying his rising reputation.
Notable finishes included Angela Tanui placing third in the women’s race, and Ibrahim Hassan and Sila Kiptoo taking second and third in the men’s event, respectively.