Ethiopian runners dominate Taipei Marathon 2020
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APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Ethiopian runners Sunday dominated the Taipei Marathon 2020 after they clinched the top three spots in the women’s race.
In the women’s division, Askale Wegi won the race in a time of 2:27:39, more than three minutes ahead of Alemtsehay Kasegn, who finished with a time of 2:31:08 and Zinash Lema, who had a time of 2:31:32.
Some 12 elite runners from eight countries have participated in the 2020 Taipei Marathon which is currently an IAAF Bronze Label event.
Paul Lonyangata of Kenya broke a four-year-old record to win the men's division of the 2020 Taipei Marathon.