Hirpa and Biwott prevail in Paris
Ethiopia’s Bedatu Hirpa claimed her second marathon win of the year while Benard Biwott also secured victory at the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, a World Athletics Elite Label Road race, on Sunday (13).
The women’s race came down to a thrilling sprint finish and Hirpa managed to hold off her compatriot Dera Dida to win by four seconds - 2:20:45 to 2:20:49. Kenya’s Angela Tanui was third in 2:21:07.
Hirpa also won the Dubai Marathon in January, in a PB of 2:18:27.
Biwott strode away from his rivals with around 10km remaining and was u...
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Ethiopia’s Bedatu Hirpa claimed her second marathon win of the year while Benard Biwott also secured victory at the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, a World Athletics Elite Label Road race, on Sunday (13).
The women’s race came down to a thrilling sprint finish and Hirpa managed to hold off her compatriot Dera Dida to win by four seconds - 2:20:45 to 2:20:49. Kenya’s Angela Tanui was third in 2:21:07.
Hirpa also won the Dubai Marathon in January, in a PB of 2:18:27.
Biwott strode away from his rivals with around 10km remaining and was u...
Read More: https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/44673/