Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele won the men’s Tokyo Marathon with a personal best time of 2:03:23, while compatriot Sutume Kebede defended her title in the women’s race, finishing in 2:16:31. The event saw Tsubasa Ichiyama and Yuka Ando as the top Japanese male and female finishers, respectively.
On Sunday, Tadese Takele of Ethiopia achieved victory in the men’s Tokyo Marathon, marking his first title in this prestigious race. Takele completed the marathon with a personal best time of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 23 seconds, finishing 28 seconds ahead of his fellow countryman, Deresa Geleta. Kenyan runner Vincent Kipkemoi secured third place for the second consecutive year, with a time of 2:04:00. Tsubasa Ichiyama was the top Japanese competitor, finishing 10th with a time of 2:06:00.
In the women’s category, 30-year-old Sutume Kebede successfully defended her title, finishing with a time of 2:16:31. Kebede’s performance outpaced Kenya’s Winfridah Moraa, who claimed second place, while Ethiopian runner Hawi Feysa rounded out the podium in third. Yuka Ando was the first Japanese woman to complete the marathon, finishing 11th with a time of 2:23:11.
Tadese Takele and Sutume Kebede emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s Tokyo Marathon respectively, solidifying Ethiopia’s dominance in the event. Takele’s impressive time highlighted his potential, while Kebede’s successful title defense adds to her accolades in marathon running. The results showcase strong performances from both local and international runners, indicating a competitive landscape in future marathons.
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