Kenyan runner Chumba wins Buenos Aires marathon
Bethwel Kibet Chumba finished the 42.195-kilometre race in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 28 seconds, while compatriot Rebecca Kangogo Chesir was the top finisher in the women’s category. Leer más
Kenyan runner Chumba claimed victory at the Buenos Aires International Marathon on Sunday, finishing the 42.195-kilometre race in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 23 seconds. His time of 2:08:23 saw him claim the top spot on the podium, closely followed by Rwanda’s John Hakizimana and fellow Kenyan Felix Kiptoo Kirwa. The Buenos Aires marathon, one of South America’s premier road-running events, saw a diverse field of 16,384 participants, including 10,615 Argentines and 5,769 athletes from 64 countries across five continents.
Every one of Argentina’s 24 provinces and autonomous jurisdictions was represented, alongside 5,246 women. The 42nd edition of the race, organized by the Asociación de Carreras y Maratones Ñandú, boasted a strong international elite field, with runners from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda participating. For women, Kenya’s Rebecca Kangogo Chesir emerged as the champion, with her fellow Kenyan runners placing 2nd and 3rd.
Chile’s Ricardo Rojas rounded out the top ten among Latin American runners, while Colombia’s David Gómez González and Argentina’s Ignacio Erario secured the 8th and 9th positions respectively.
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