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Dubai – Ethiopian Jitani Mola defeated compatriot Harbasa Negasa on Friday, as competitors beat the Dubai marathon record and were registered in the name of Ethiopian Vincent Gremio last year.
Mola faced stiff competition from Nigasa in the final stages, but crossed the finish line in two hours, three minutes and 34 seconds, where Ethiopians dominated the 20th edition of the race.
The pair benefited from favorable weather conditions and broke Gremio's previous record last year to reach two hours and four minutes. Aseva Mingstu completed Ethiopian domination on the podium after finishing third in two hours, four minutes and 24 seconds. Kenya's Ruth Spengic won the women's marathon in two hours, 17 minutes and eight seconds, becoming the third fastest woman in her history after Britain's Paula Radcliffe (2:15:25) and Kenyan Mary Kitani (2 hours). , 17 minutes and a second).
Shepengich, who is participating for the first time in the Dubai marathon, has pbaded the two Ethiopians, the Republic of Djeeva Debele and Adesa Gourmesa.
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