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Nairobi City Marathon: Magut, Limo are the new millionaires in town

Eliud Magut celebrates after winning Nairobi City Marathon. [Stafford Ondego,Standard]

After battling injuries this season, Eliud Magut is grateful that he has finally gotten his athletics groove back.

The 2012 Cannes Marathon champion cruised to the tape in 2:09:47 to triumph in the third edition of the Nairobi City Marathon held at the Kenyan capital on Sunday.

At the same time, Cynthia Jerotich Limo clocked 2:28:02 to win the women's title in the high level event that attracted about 15000 participants from over 40 countries. The champions each walked home Sh3.5 million richer.

"I'm going to sit down with financial experts to help me invest this money," Magut said after the victory.

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