Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele won the Tokyo Marathon men’s title with a time of 2:03:23, while compatriot Sutume Kebede defended her title in the women’s race, finishing in 2:16:31. Kenyan athletes also found success, with Vincent Kipkemoi placing third in the men’s race and Winfridah Moraa joining Kebede on the podium. Japanese runners Yuka Ando and Tsubasa Ichiyama led local finishes in their respective categories.
Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele secured his first Tokyo Marathon men’s title on Sunday with an impressive performance. Completing the race in a personal best of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 23 seconds, he finished 28 seconds ahead of fellow Ethiopian Deresa Geleta. Kenyan athlete Vincent Kipkemoi claimed third place, finishing with a time of 2:04:00.
In the women’s race, compatriot Sutume Kebede successfully defended her title, crossing the finish line in a time of 2:16:31. Kebede’s victory placed her ahead of Kenya’s Winfridah Moraa and Ethiopian runner Hawi Feysa, who rounded out the top three. Meanwhile, Tsubasa Ichiyama was the first host-nation runner in the men’s event, finishing 10th with a time of 2:06:00.
Yuka Ando was the leading Japanese woman in the marathon, completing the course with a time of 2:23:11, and finishing in 11th place.
The recent Tokyo Marathon showcased Ethiopian runners’ dominance, with both Tadese Takele and Sutume Kebede emerging victorious in their respective categories. Takele set a personal best and Kebede displayed remarkable consistency by defending her title successfully. The event highlighted notable performances from both local athletes and competitors from abroad. In summary, Ethiopia continues to excel in long-distance running, reinforcing its reputation on the world stage.
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