Hassan said in a social media post on Monday that she would withdraw from the April 26 race which she won in her marathon debut in 2023.
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Hassan said in a social media post on Monday that she would withdraw from the April 26 race which she won in her marathon debut in 2023.
The 2:09:56 world record set by Ruth Chepngetich in Chicago in 2024 was the target as Fotyen Tesfay surged to the win on Sunday.
Kipchoge announced the third race of his seven continent tour on Thursday after revealing he will compete in South Africa and Brazil.
Eliud Kipchoge won gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and said on Wednesday that he will return to the country for his South American tour stop.
If its application is successful, the race would become a major in 2027 and join Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York.
Martin edged past Michael Kamau in the closing moments at the finish line as Cherono banked a $10,000 challenge bonus on Sunday.
Kipchoge said on Monday that “the foundation of my success is deeply rooted” in Africa and will compete on May 24 as part of his seven continent world tour.
Organizers said runners can exit at Mile 18 as start time temperatures are expected in the mid-50s and will rise to the low-80s by midday on Sunday.
Brigid Kosgei broke from the women’s group at 35k to claim victory in 2:14:29, while Tadese Takele kicked late to win in 2:03:37 on Sunday.
The event collective, announced on Wednesday, kicks off on March 22 with the Acea Run Rome The Marathon in Italy.