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By: AK 14/10/2011 09:07 GMT |
Ethiopian Gebissa wins Carpi Marathon
Ethiopian distance runner Deribe Gebissa won the 24th edition of the Maratona d’Italia Memorial Enzo Ferrari held last Sunday in Carpi, Italy.
Gebissa finished the race from Maranello to Carpi in a time of 2:32:22.
She finished ahead of Italian Eliana Patelli (2:36:18) and Russian Venera Sarmosova (2:36:50) in that order.
Gebissa becomes the first Ethiopian to win the ultimate in the annual since its inception in 1988.
Compatriot Gezu Belete Mekonen finished third in the men’s category after clocking 2:10:34.
Kenyan Nicolas Kurgat won the race in 2:08:36 ahead of compatriot Betram Keter, who finished at 2:09:27.
The Marathon is held in memory of Enzo Ferrari, founder of Italian Sports Car company, Ferrari, sponsors of the race.
She finished ahead of Italian Eliana Patelli (2:36:18) and Russian Venera Sarmosova (2:36:50) in that order.
Gebissa becomes the first Ethiopian to win the ultimate in the annual since its inception in 1988.
Compatriot Gezu Belete Mekonen finished third in the men’s category after clocking 2:10:34.
Kenyan Nicolas Kurgat won the race in 2:08:36 ahead of compatriot Betram Keter, who finished at 2:09:27.
The Marathon is held in memory of Enzo Ferrari, founder of Italian Sports Car company, Ferrari, sponsors of the race.
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