Taking the 41st Mainova Frankfurt Marathon with a superb course record. The 25-year-old Ethiopian ran 2:17:25 and improved the former women’s record by 1:45.

Hawi Feysa clocked the 12th fastest time this year worldwide. There was a surprise winner in the men’s race when 22-year-old Kenyan debutant Benard Biwott triumphed with 2:05:54 in Frankfurt’s indoor finish arena.