But to pre-race favorite Kimetto went the glory and he realized early in the race that the record was within his grasp . Dennis Kimetto breaks world marathon record in Berlin . The Kenyan ran his personal best of 2:09:10 to win the men's race at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Breaks previous record by Wilson Kipsang also set in Berlin . Tirfi Tsegaye of Ethiopia wins women 's race .
Dennis Kimetto breaks world marathon record in Berlin . The Kenyan ran his personal best of 2:09:10 to win the men's race at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Breaks previous record by Wilson Kipsang also set in Berlin . Tirfi Tsegaye of Ethiopia wins women 's race .