Rabat – Ethiopian Fikadu Kebebe Debele won Sunday the 3rd edition of Rabat International Marathon, held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI. Fikadu Kebebe completed the distance (42.195 km) in 2:09.37, followed by Kenyan Kigen Sammy (2:09:39), and Ethiopian Samuel Getachew Demie (2:09:44). Another Ethiopian, Alemu Worknesch, won the women’s Marathon. Worknesch secured victory by dominating the competition (42,195 km) in 2h:30.04, ahead of Kenyan Jeptoo Eunice (2:33.41) and Ethiopian Bekelu Beji Geletu (2:34.05). The Marathon brought together around 9000 athletes from several countries around the world.

Source: Ethiopian News March 05, 2017 17:43 UTC