Naomi Jebet won the Madrid marathon held today in Madrid, Spain.
The Kenyan won the title in 2:26.20 leading Ethiopia’s Bontu Bekele who finished the race in 2:27:04 with compatriot Kebne Chala Ethiopian coming third in 2:27:30
Ayantu Abdi was fourth at 2:29:05, and Kenya’s Betty Chepkorir, rounding out the top five in 2:29:12, also displayed commendable performances.
In the men’s category, the competition was equally fierce. Ethiopia’s Mitku Tafa claimed the top position with a remarkable time of 2:08:58
He was closely followed by fellow Ethiopian Fikre Bekele, who completed the race just seconds later at 2:09:09.
Kenya’s Douglas Chebii came finished strong to claim third place in a tight finish, recording a time of 2:09:11.
Other notable finishers in the men’s race included Gaddisa Tafa Dekebe (2:09:52), Musa Mitei (2:10:26), and Embay Goitom (2:11:37), who all put in strong efforts but fell short of the podium
Selected results
Women
- Naom Jebet – 2:26:20
- Bontu Bekele – 2:27:04
- Kebne Chala – 2:27:30
- Ayantu Abdi – 2:29:05
- Betty Chepkorir – 2:29:12
Men
- Mitku Tafa – 2:08:58
- Fikre Bekele – 2:09:09
- Douglas Chebii – 2:09:11
- Gaddisa Tafa Dekebe – 2:09:52
- Musa Mitei – 2:10:26
- Embay Goitom – 2:11:37
- Justus Kipkorir Limo – 2:12:27
- Abraham Biwott – 2:13:27
- Dennis Kipkosgei – 2:13:54
- John Langat – 2:14:44