Ethiopian Runners Win Men and Women’s Titles, Rome Marathon

Rome Marathon men’s title winner Shura Kitala Tola crossing the finishing line (PHOTO: Maratona di Roma/Facebook)

(Africanews)–Ethiopian runners continued their proud tradition in the Italian capital, as they dominated a rain-drenched Rome Marathon 2017 edition on Sunday (April 2) when they won both the men and women’s event.

Ethiopian Shura Kitala Tola won the men’s race in 2:07:30, the second fastest time ever in Rome, ahead of Kenyan duo Ruto Dominic and Benjamin Bitok, while the women’s podium was a clean sweep for Ethiopia.

Rahma Chota Tusa won the race for a second year in a row, this time clocking 2:27:21, ahead of Mestawot Tadesse Shankutie and Abeba Tekulu Gebremeskel.

A total of 10,514 men and 2,798 women runners from 130 countries had entered this year’s 23rd edition of the ACEA Rome Marathon, which is an IAAF Silver Label Road Race, and whose inaugural outing in 1974 attracted just 313 runners.

Source: Africanews
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