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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.




