MUMBAI: Ethiopian runners dominated the Tata Mumbai Marathon as defending champion Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo won the men’s and women’s race, respectively, here on Sunday. Among Indian men, Srinu Bugatha recorded the best finish with a timing of 2:17:29, followed by Gopi Thonakal and Sher Singh Tanwar. In men’s elite, Lemi recorded a second consecutive win in the gold label road race with a timing of 2:07:50. Among women, Minsewo clinched the gold medal while compatriots Muluhabt Tsega was second and Medhin Bejene came in third. Nirmaben Thakor Bharatjee was the first among the Indian women runners to finish the elite race.

Source: Ethiopian News January 22, 2024 08:09 UTC