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Kenyan distance running once again announced its global supremacy in emphatic fashion as Team Kenya produced a commanding display at the 2026 São Paulo Marathon in Brazil, sweeping the men’s podium and claiming two of the three places in the women’s race.

From the opening kilometers to the final stride, the streets of São Paulo became a stage for Kenyan excellence, with world-class endurance, tactical discipline, and fearless finishing proving too strong for the international field.

In the women’s race, Euliter Jepchirchir Tanui delivered a composed and authoritative performance to secure victory in 2:33:06. Running with confidence and control, Tanui timed her race superbly before pulling clear when it mattered most to seal a memorable triumph.

Ethiopia’s Desta Abera Demise fought hard to take second place in 2:37:12, while another Kenyan star, Vivian Jeftanui Kiplagat, completed the podium in 2:38:52, ensuring Kenya celebrated two medal positions in the women’s contest.

If the women’s race was impressive, the men’s event was a complete Kenyan masterclass.

Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo stormed to victory in 2:12:47, holding off a relentless challenge in one of the closest finishes of the day. Just six seconds behind, fellow Kenyan Elias Maiyo crossed in 2:12:53, while Jonathan Maiyo completed an extraordinary clean sweep for Kenya in 2:13:16.

The all-Kenyan podium underlined the nation’s unmatched depth in marathon running, where fresh talent continues to rise and established names continue to deliver on the biggest stages.

The 2026 São Paulo Marathon will be remembered not only for fast times and fierce competition, but for another powerful chapter in Kenya’s rich athletics legacy. Across continents and across generations, Kenyan runners continue to set the standard—unstoppable, unshaken, and simply uncontrollable.