Dubai (UAE): Getaneh Molla of Ethiopia and Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich won the 20th edition of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon today (Jan 25) with both athletes producing spectacular course records that rank among the fastest times in the history of marathon running. He improved the former course record – set in 2018 – by 26 seconds and became the sixth fastest marathon runner ever. Only Britain’s world record holder Paula Radcliffe and Kenya’s Mary Keitany have ever run faster as the 24-year-old smashed the course record by more than two minutes. Molla smashing the course record on his marathon debut and Chepngetich’s duel with Degefa were the undoubted highlights. In addition to Standard Chartered as title sponsor, the Dubai Marathon was supported by the Dubai Sports Council, adidas, Dubai Eye 103.8FM, Aquafina and Gatorade, Dubai Holding, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police and the RTA.

Source: Ethiopian News January 25, 2019 14:48 UTC