In the women’s elite marathon, Chekole registered the most significant win of her career, clinching her maiden major marathon title in a time of 2:25:13. The men’s elite marathon witnessed a tactical battle among East African runners before Abate produced a decisive surge in the final kilometre. Elite Women Yeshi Kalayu Chekole (Eth, 2:25:13), Kidsan Alema Gebremedhin (Eth, 2:27:35), Gojjam Tsegaye Enyew (Eth, 2:28:27). Half marathon (Men) Men: Gaurav Mathur (1:07:18), Ramesh Gavali (1:11:32), Tanmay Pawar (1:12:27). Half marathon (Women) Reenu (1:18:02), Priyanka C. (1:19:13), Ekta (1:23:19).

Source: Ethiopian News January 18, 2026 21:37 UTC