Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma showcased Ethiopian excellence on the global stage as they clinched victory at the prestigious Schneider Electric Paris Marathon on Sunday (7).
On April 6, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya dazzled the crowd with an unmatched feat of athleticism as he raced through the streets of Prague for the Half Marathon. Sawe's outstanding performance not only earned him a decisive victory but also cemented his record-breaking time of 58 minutes and 24 seconds into the event's books of history.
Prepare to be captivated as Paris gears up for the exhilarating 47th Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris this Sunday, April 7th. Over 54,000 resilient runners are poised at the starting line, ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the city's iconic streets.
New York City, March 17: At the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway and Abel Kipchumba of Kenya triumphed on a chilly and difficult morning, finishing in impressive times of 1:09:09 and 1:00:25, respectively. Experienced European Athletics cross-country champion Grøvdal made history by becoming the first female winner from Europe since 2010. Meanwhile, Kenya's dominance in the event was further enhanced by Kipchumba, who won the B.A.A. Half-Marathon last November, making history by becoming the ninth male champion in 17 years. Each athlete received a well-earned $20,000 award.
Jemal Yimer and Fikrte Wereta demonstrated Ethiopian competence on Sunday at the prestigious Seoul Marathon, winning the men's and women's races, respectively, in an amazing feat of performance.
On Sunday, March 10, 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon winner Yuka Ando of Japan won in an exciting show of perseverance and determination, finishing in a time of an astounding 2:21:19. Ando broke a seven-year record with this victory, which also represented her maiden marathon win and a notable improvement over her personal best.
Switzerland's Tadesse Abraham, the European marathon silver medallist in 2018, claimed a remarkable victory at the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday morning, setting both course and Swiss records with an impressive time of 2:05:01.
The 25-year-old marathon champion Purity Komen has chosen to retire from professional sports after receiving a six-year suspension from the sports Integrity Unit (AIU). This is a stunning turn of events. The prohibition, which goes into effect on July 6, 2023, was put in place as a result of Komen's infractions, which included avoiding sample collection and possessing a prohibited substance (norandrosterone).
The highly anticipated Tokyo Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, took place on Sunday (3). Kenya's Benson Kipruto and Ethiopia's Sutume Asefa Kebede, in a stunning display of athleticism, set new Japanese all-comers' records.
In anticipation of this Sunday's Tokyo Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, the esteemed Kenyan marathoner, has touched down in Tokyo, eyeing his second triumph in the Japanese capital within a three-year span.
