Ethiopian runners dominated the Tokyo Marathon with Tadese Takele winning the men’s race in a personal best time of 2:03:23, followed closely by his compatriot Deresa Geleta. In the women’s division, Sutume Asefa Kebede also represented Ethiopia with a strong performance, highlighting the country’s prowess in marathon events.
In the recent Tokyo Marathon, Ethiopian athletes excelled, with Tadese Takele clinching victory in the men’s division and Sutume Asefa Kebede leading in the women’s division. Takele completed the race in an impressive personal best of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 23 seconds. Close behind him, countryman Deresa Geleta finished second with a time of 2:03:51, while Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich from Kenya secured the third position with a time of 2:04:00.
The Tokyo Marathon showcased remarkable performances by Ethiopian athletes, with Tadese Takele setting a personal record and winning the men’s race, while Sutume Asefa Kebede led in the women’s event. The race not only highlighted athletic excellence but also reinforced Ethiopia’s prominence in long-distance running on an international stage.
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