Kalmer ends sixth in Yokohama

Kalmer, chasing her personal best, crossed the line in two hours, 32 minutes, 39 seconds (2:32:39).

She was less than three minutes outside her career record of 2:29:59, set in Yokohama in 2011.

The only South African in the race, Kalmer was satisfied with her performance after overcoming a calf injury she picked up at the Boston Marathon in April.

“Not what I hoped for, but happy with a decent run,” she posted on Twitter after the race.

Russian veteran Albina Mayorova, running her 34th marathon, won the race in 2:25:55, with Azusa Nojiri of Japan taking second place in 2:28:47.

– Sapa