Dennis Kimetto receives hero's welcome on return to Kenya
Dennis Kimetto received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, following his
world record-breaking performance at the Berlin Marathon.
The former farmer became the first man to break the two hours three minutes mark for a marathon on Sunday.
He was given a red carpet reception on his return to Nairobi airport.
He shook off fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Mutai with just under three miles remaining to run 2:02:57.
Kimetto was adorned with flowers and garlands as he was taken on a victory tour of Kenya's capital.
He said: "I went to Berlin to just compete but I thank God that I have come back as a world record holder. It was a surprise."
The previous world record had been set on the same course 12 months ago by Kimetto's compatriot Wilson Kipsang, who ran 2:03:23.
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