BUDAPEST, Hungary – Amane Beriso Shankule capped an amazing 12 months of running to power away from her Ethiopian compatriots and win the 2023 World Championships marathon in 2:24:23. Just after halfway, Tokyo Marathon champion Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya surged and the real racing began. That would not last long, however, as Gemechu fell back and, seeing the medals running away from her, stopped to a walk and dropped out while in fourth place, grabbing at her side. Yehualaw tried to stay close but by 37k, she had begun to slow and Beriso’s lead reached 17 seconds. Just before 41k, Gardadi came by and all Yehualaw could do was flail her arms as Gardadi pulled away for bronze.

Source: Ethiopian News August 26, 2023 09:01 UTC