Simbu hailed after historic World Championships gold
Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu crosses the finish line to win the men’s marathon final as second placed Germany’s Amanal Petros falls. PHOTO | REUTERS
Apart from the gold medal, Simbu pocketed $70,000 (Sh173m) for emerging at the top in a race that only 66 runners finished, with another Tanzanian, Josephat Gisemo, placing 53rd in 2:22:47
