Experience key to my good performance at Berlin marathon -Kotut

Berlin Marathon silver medallist Cyprian Kotut says he used his experience in the Boston Marathon to compete and make it to the podium in Sunday’s race where he finished second.

The 2016 Paris Marathon champion clocked 2:03:22 as Ethiopia’s Milkesha Mengesha took top honours in 2:03:17 and Kotut believes there is more to come from him in future.

“The course is very favourable and the competition was very stiff. I gave my best and I am happy to be on the podium, this is very encouraging to me,” said Kotut.

The Kenyan runner said he was satisfied with his performance and is hoping to improve in the coming races.

“I am hoping to keep on improving in the coming races, I have been training hard for a long time and the results shows I am heading in the right direction,” added Kotut.

 The Sunday race was Berlin marathon's 50th anniversary, and the runner said he was pleased to celebrate his personal best at the competition.

“I am humbled with the organizers for the opportunity they game me to compete in the race, I wanted to make them proud even if I didn’t win, being on the podium is something big for me,” stated the Berlin marathon runners up.

Other Kenyans in the race included Stephen Kiprop, who finished fourth in 02:03:37,  Enock Onchari  finishing ninth in  02:05:53,  Luke Kiprop 12th in  02:06:39 ,  Kibiwott Kandie in 13th place after timing  02:06:46, and finally Stanley Kurgat, at number 15, timing 02:07:05.