Kigen claims Hamburg Marathon title

KENYA'S Wilfred Kigen claimed the Hamburg Marathon after overcoming the challenge of Norway's Urige Arado Buta in a sprint finish.

WINNER: Wilfred Kigen claims line honours in Hamburg to continue his impressive resume of race wins in Germany (Getty Images)

Kigen, 34, has a proud history of success in Germany with multiple wins in Dusseldorf and Frankfurt and crossed the line in two hours, nine minutes and 22 seconds.

Eritrea's Beyene Zerea Beraki completed the podium - 44 seconds behind the winner.

Meanwhile, Cherop Sharon won the women's race in two hours 28 minutes and 38 seconds, well over a minute ahead of second placed Biruktayit Eshetu Degefa, of Ethiopia.

Namibia's Beata Naigambo was third, over four minutes off the pace.