Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon
- Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
- Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir surged to commanding Sydney Marathon wins in the men’s and women’s races.
- It was the first victory in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last year, while Jepchirchir, in Australia on Sunday, added to her previous triumphs in Boston, New York and London.
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- Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
- Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir surged to commanding Sydney Marathon wins in the men’s and women’s races.
- It was the first victory in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last year, while Jepchirchir, in Australia on Sunday, added to her previous triumphs in Boston, New York and London.
Sources: Al Jazeera