Kenya dominates record Buenos Aires International Marathon
Bethwel Kibet Chumba won the men's race, while Rebecca Kangogo Chesir took the women's title, breaking the local record La entrada Kenya dominates record Buenos Aires International Marathon se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
The 42nd edition of the Buenos Aires International Marathon took place in the Argentine capital on Sunday, drawing a record-breaking 16,384 participants from 64 countries. The event traversed the neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, and La Boca. Kenyan athletes took center stage, with Bethwel Kibet Chumba emerging victorious in the men's race.
Chumba, who held the best personal record of any runner at 2:04:37 from the 2023 Amsterdam Marathon, finished the 42K course in 2:08:28. However, he fell short of the course record of 2:05:00, previously set by fellow Kenyan Evans Kiplagat Chebet in 2019. Felix Kiptoo Kirwa of Kenya secured third place in the men's division. In the women's race, Kenya's Rebecca Kangogo Chesir claimed the top spot, defeating her countrywoman Rodah Jepkorir Tanui, who had held the course record since 2023.
Chesir set the fastest time ever for the marathon, completing the distance in 2:23:32. Emmah Cheruto Ndiwa of Kenya completed the podium. Among Argentine runners, Ignacio Erario claimed the title, finishing in 2:16:42. Despite strong headwinds posing a significant challenge, Erario expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging that he had achieved his personal goals and couldn't have asked for more.
Ignacio Reyes and Esteban Angulo rounded out the Argentine podium, while Chiara Mainetti, Anahí Castaño, and Mercedes Piredda completed the podium among Argentine women.
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