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Ethiopia's Lemma breaks Kiptum's course record at Valencia Marathon
Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma runs to the tape as he wins the elite men's race of the 2021 London Marathon in central London on October 3, 2021. Lemma won the 2023 Valencia Marathon on Sunday.
Photo credit: Glyn Kirk | AFP
What you need to know:
- Lemma broke the course record that was placed by Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum last year timing two hours, one minute and 48 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Alexander Mutiso who came in second in a personal best time of 2:03:11 while another Ethiopian Dawit Wolde was third in 2:03:48
- The 27-year-old Kandie, who won the Valencia Half Marathon in October in 57:40, settled sixth in a personal best of 2:04:48
- Worknesh won the women's race in 2:15:51 ahead of compatriots Almaz Ayana (2:16:22) and Hiwot Gebrekidon (2:17:59)
In Valencia
Ethiopians Sisay Lemma and Degefa Worknesh were on Sunday crowned the winners of the 43rd edition of Valencia Marathon in Spain.
