Takele, Kebede Win 2025 Tokyo Marathon Titles

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele and Sutume Asefa Kebede triumphed at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, both securing victories in their respective categories. Takele claimed his first major marathon win with a personal best of 2:03:23, finishing ahead of compatriot Deresa Geleta and Kenya's Vincent Kipkemoi. Kebede retained her title with a time of 2:16:31, becoming the first back-to-back winner in the women's race, ahead of Kenya’s Winfridah Moraa Moseti and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa. Tsubasa Ichiyama and Yuka Ando were the top Japanese finishers in the men's and women's races respectively. The marathon, characterized by near-perfect conditions, marked the opening of the 2025 World Major Marathon season.