Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele claimed his first Tokyo Marathon title with a personal best of 2:03:23, defeating compatriot Deresa Geleta. Sutume Kebede defended her title in the women’s category with a time of 2:16:31, while Japanese runners also made their mark, including Tsubasa Ichiyama and Yuka Ando.
On Sunday, Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele celebrated his inaugural victory at the Tokyo Marathon in the men’s category, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 23 seconds. He finished ahead of fellow Ethiopian Deresa Geleta by 28 seconds, while Kenya’s Vincent Kipkemoi secured third place with a time of 2:04:00. Tsubasa Ichiyama emerged as the top Japanese competitor, placing 10th in a time of 2:06:00.
In the women’s race, Sutume Kebede, aged 30, successfully defended her title with a finishing time of 2:16:31, surpassing Kenya’s Winfridah Moraa. Hawi Feysa from Ethiopia completed the podium in third place, showcasing the strength of Ethiopian athletes in the marathon. Japanese runner Yuka Ando was the first woman from Japan to cross the finish line, achieving an 11th place finish in 2:23:11.
The Tokyo Marathon showcased exceptional performances from Ethiopian athletes, with Tadese Takele and Sutume Kebede securing victories in their respective categories. Their accomplishments highlight the prowess of Ethiopian marathon runners on the global stage. Furthermore, the event also saw notable performances from Japanese competitors, indicating the growing talent pool in marathon running within Japan.
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