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Kitata Wins Seville Marathon in Photo Finish!
15 Feb
Summary
- Kitata and Abderehman finished in a photo finish, tied at 2:03:59.
- Alisa Vainio broke the Finnish national record with her win.
- The men's race saw a tight battle between Ethiopian runners.
The 41st Seville Marathon concluded with a thrilling photo finish in the men's race, as Ethiopia's Shura Kitata narrowly defeated his compatriot Asrar Abderehman. Both runners were given the same time of 2:03:59, marking the second-best time in the event's history.
In the women's contest, Finland's Alisa Vainio achieved a remarkable victory. The 28-year-old athlete broke her national record, finishing in 2:20:39. Vainio's bold tactics allowed her to overcome a strong African field and secure her place in marathon history.
The men's race saw a fast pace from the outset, with a large Ethiopian contingent and Kenya's Justus Kipkorir breaking away early. By the 25km mark, the leading group had narrowed, eventually setting up the close finish between Kitata and Abderehman. The women's race also featured strategic pacing, with Ethiopian runner Mulat Tekle Godu pushing the pace early, but ultimately fading in the final kilometers.
