Kiprotich won gold in the marathon

The Ugandans Stephen Kiprotich overcame the kenyan barrier to Olympic gold in the marathon.

23 Years old, he surpassed Abel Kirui and Wilson Kipsang around the 38th kilometer behind his two rivals to harvest the second Uganda Athletics gold medal in the history of the games.

Kiprotich was suit of his compatriot John Akii-Bua, champion of the 400 metres hurdles 40 years ago and crossed the line in 2: 08: 01.

Kirui pocketed money 26 seconds later, and Kipsang, who long led the race, finished third.

Kipsang, winner of the London marathon, early tried to escape from the leading group, and focused its advance up to 21 seconds.

Its strategy is very risky as Sun and paid it later in the race while he was visibly less and less at ease.

He missed a replenishment in water and the 25th mile, his lead was more than seven seconds.

Kirui, kenyan and Kiprotich world champion soon joined the leader for a battle to three for the gold medal.

Kiprotich appeared in difficulty, holding the back of his leg, but he suddenly produced an acceleration that put it at the top and escaped.

Before rows of compact crowd placed through the loop in the centre of London, the Ugandans, who moved to the Kenya in his youth to train, began to smile and point the index to the sky. He finished the race in wrapping in the Ugandan flag to cross the finish line