Wilson Kipsang and Edna Kiplagat’s outstanding achievements were given global recognition tonight (Friday 8 November 2013) at the inaugural AIMS Best Marathon Runner’ (BMR) Award Gala in Athens, Greece, staged by AIMS in collaboration with the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Athens Classic Marathon.The BMR Gala was sponsored by the Patron of AIMS and ACM, OPAP S.A., the leading gaming operator in Greece.

Wilson placed 5th in the London Marathon in April 2013 (in 2:07:47) before winning the Berlin Marathon in September 2013 in a World Record time of 2:03:23, breaking the previous record by 15 seconds.

Edna finished 2nd in the London Marathon in April 2013 (in a time of 2:21:32) before winning the World Championships Marathon in Moscow in August 2013 in a time of 2:25:44

AIMS President Paco Borao comments: “I am delighted that AIMS 350 races from over 100 countries have recognised the great achievements of these athletes in the spiritual home of the Marathon Movement, Athens. The key mission for AIMS is to foster and promote distance running throughout the world. I believe this Gala is an excellent way to work towards achieving that mission.”