Brigid Kosgei also won the Tokyo Marathon in 2021

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

The 32-year-old finished in 2:14:29 - more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Bertukan Welde, who was second in 2:16:36.

Welde's Ethiopian compatriot Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39.

The previous course record was 2:15:55 - set by two-time Tokyo winner Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024.