Kenya's Mariko Kiplagat Kipchumba clocked two hours eight minutes six seconds to win the men's title of the 2014 Xiamen International Marathon on Thursday.

Kenya's Mariko Kiplagat Kipchumba clocked two hours eight minutes six seconds to win the men's title of the 2014 Xiamen International Marathon on Thursday.

His compatriot Julius Muriuki Wahome came second in 2:09:28. Dereje Debele Tulu from Ethiopia was third with a time of 2:09:35.

Kipchumba broke away from the lead pack at about 30 kms before crossing the finish with comfort.

"It's my second time racing in Xiamen marathon. I ranked the 7th last time and I'll come again next year," Kipchumba said.

Ethiopia made a clean sweep of medals in the women's race with Mare Dibaba winning in a record time of 2:21:36. The previous event mark - 2:22:38 - was set by Zhang Yingying in 2008.

Ethiopia's Mare Dibaba won the women's race in a record time of 2:21:36.

"I'm satisfied with the result because several days ago, I did not feel good with my stomach," Dibaba said.

Meseret Legesse grabbed the silver medal in 2:26:36 and Bedada Emebet Etea had bronze in 2:33:51.

He Yinli was the top ranked Chinese runner, finishing 4th with a time of 2:38:18.

Six categories were featured in this year's Xiamen Marathon, including full marathon, half marathon, 10KM, 5KM and wheelchair marathon. The annual event attracted more than 77,000 runners from 45 countries and regions.

IAAF President Lamine Diack, who is on a visit to Xiamen, fired the start gun on the race.

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