Kenyan runner Serem Benjamin Kiprop ran 42 km in 2 hours 18 minutes and 13 seconds. He broke the previous record - 2 hours 23 minutes. 1 second.

"The track is good enough, although there were unpleasant climbs. But I did not feel any special problems and was very pleased that I showed good results. I evenly distributed forces throughout the distance, this was my tactic. By the way, the support of the spectators was excellent, "- told after the finish of the record holder.

The second place in the marathon was occupied by the Kharkiv resident Dmitry Pozhevilov with the result 2:28:40.

"The first half of the distance was easy, but the second because of the heat was harder. Compete with the Kenyan - it's unrealistic, we are at different levels, they are born runners. But I am pleased with my result, because the track was not easy. And the atmosphere at the marathon really liked, Kharkovites supported us, "said Dmitry Pozhevilov.

The third place was taken by Sergey Popov from Kiev with the result 2:34:18.

Among the women Tatyana Vilisova from the Dnieper (2:51:45) finished first, Olga Donchenko from Kharkov (3:05:43), the third - Prix Dzhemutai from Kenya (3:10:02).

Director of the Department for Family, Youth and Sports Alexei Chubarov noted the high organizational level of the marathon. He thanked 350 volunteers who helped in the organization of food points.

"And the fact that they set a new record, is generally excellent! This added to us the image. Prestige of any marathon depends on its results. Now the leading sportsmen will come to us to break the record, because for this, among other things, there are additional prize money, "said Alexei Chubarov..

Recall, in V Kharkov International Marathon took part more than 10 thousand. people, representatives of 25 countries - Germany, Poland, Japan, China, Kenya, Australia, the United States, and others..

Also on the marathon arrived athletes from the twin cities. Runners and professionals ran 4.2 km, 10 km, 42 km, as well as team relay races - 2х21.1 km and 4х10.55 km.

Kharkov International Marathon is an annual marathon, which is included in the Book of Records of Ukraine as the most massive race in terms of the number of registered participants. The route, which runs the marathon, is laid along the central streets of Kharkov and covers the main sights of the city.