Ethiopians dominate Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona, Spain – Ethiopian athletes dominated the 33rd Barcelona Marathon as they were victorious in both the men and women’s categories here today.
In the women’s category, Lemlem Berhe Yachem (21) triumphed in 2:34: 39, with fellow compatriot Bosho Amelework Fikadu (2:35 : 33) and Irene Mogaka of Kenya (2:38: 46) coming in second and third places respectively.
Men’s Results:
1. Gezahgne Abera Hunde (Eth) 2:10: 17ÂÂ
2. Abraham Keter (Ken) 2:10 48ÂÂ
3. Linus Maiyo (Ken) 2:11 34ÂÂ
4. Aredom Tiumay Degefa (Eth) 2:12: 17ÂÂ
5. Jaume Leiva (Spa) 2:13 41
Women’s Results:-
1. Lemenen Berha Yachem (Eth) 2:34: 39ÂÂ
2. Bosho Amelework Fikadu (Eth) 2:35: 53ÂÂ
3. Mogaka Irene (Ken) 2:38 46ÂÂ
4. Joasia Zakrzewsky (GBr) 2:43 50ÂÂ
5. Lou Collins (VST) 2:57: 34
