Marathon Amsterdam: Getachew's Thrilling Win Amidst Near Miss
Saturday, 19 October 2024, 14:00
Marathon Amsterdam Delivers Another Thrilling Race
Tsegaye Getachew has successfully won the Marathon Amsterdam for the second time in his career, finishing in a remarkable 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 38 seconds. This year's event witnessed stunning displays of distance running by elite athletes.
Drama at the Finish Line
- Just before entering the historic Olympic Stadium, Getachew almost took a wrong turn, risking his chance at victory.
- However, the Ethiopian runner recovered quickly, maintaining his lead against challengers.
In second place, Boki Asefa finished with a time of 2:05:40, closely followed by Maru Teferi, who secured third with 2:05:42.
Course Record Out of Reach
Despite the exciting finish, the coveted course record set by Tamirat Tola from Ethiopia in 2021, which stands at 2:03:39, remained elusive this time around.
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