Philadelphia Marathon Results: Ukrainians Andriy Toptun and Vera Ovcharuk Finish on Top

Two Ukrainians beat more than 7,300 participants in the 2008 Philadelphia Marathon.

Andriy Toptun completed the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 58 seconds over. Toptun took the lead in the first mile of the race and never relinquished it. Compatriot Vera Ovcharuk made an auspicious marathon debut, finishing as the top female runner with a time 2 hours 44 minutes and 03 seconds.

Second place in the women's competition was Philadelphia native Abby Dean, who finished with a time of 2:48.52. Less than a month ago, Dean ran the New York City Marathon after suffering from hives and an asthma attack during the race.

Full 2008 Philadelphia Marathon results will appear on the race's official website.