His compatriots Isaac Kipkemboi and Eliasa Kibet They finished behind, with the first of them just twelve seconds behind, while the other crossed the finish line after 2 hours, 11 minutes and 37 seconds.
The first woman to reach her destination was Ethiopian Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa, at 2 hours and 27 minutes, and displaced Kenyan Rodah Jepkorir Tanui to second place to end her winning streak. The best Argentine and South American champion was Chiara Mainettiwith 2 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds.
In the South American championship, Peruvian Ulises Ambrocio (2:17:43), Argentine Ignacio Erario (2:18:01) and Paraguayan Derlys Ayala (2:18:43) took the first three places.
The largest in Latin America
The turnout exceeded all expectations, with 14,500 runners registered, which represents a new record for the marathon. Of that number, Nearly 5,000 came from abroad, with a strong representation from Brazil, which accounted for 80% of the international athletes. This consolidated the event as the marathon with the largest attendance in Latin America, surpassing last year’s record of 11,500 participants.
The circuit layout was carefully planned to offer completely flat terrain at sea level, characteristics that made it ideal for obtaining great performances. These qualities, added to the inclusion of the South American Championship and the “Label Race” category, have attracted a large group of elite athletes, including 15 runners from Kenya and Ethiopia, who sought to take the top spots.
Among men, The presence of Kenyan Bethwell Yegon was highlightedwho won this year’s edition. He had previously finished second in the Berlin Marathon in 2021 and in Vienna in 2022, where he recorded a time of 2:06:57. He was joined by top-level runners such as Dominic Letting, also from Kenya, who won the Lima Marathon in May, with a time of 2:08:23, and the Ethiopian Asnake Dubre Negawo, who recorded a time of 2:09:16 in Wuhan, China, last March.
In the In the women’s category, one of the favourites was Kenyan Rodah Jepkorir Tanui, who has been champion in Buenos Aires on three occasions: 2019, 2022 and 2023. In addition, Rodah holds the record for the Buenos Aires marathon with a time of 2:24:52, obtained in 2023.
However, the competition was tight, as five other runners finished with records under 2 hours and 30 minutes, including Ethiopians Maeregu Hayelm and Tigist Memuye Gebeyahu.
Argentine athletics was represented by renowned figures. Ignacio Erario, who recently achieved the second best time in the country’s history in the 21k (1:01:11), led the national delegation in his third attempt at the full distance. He was joined by Pedro Luis Gómez, who recorded a time of 2:10:39 in Seville this year. In the women’s category, Olympic marathon runner Marcela Gómez and Chiara Mainetti were part of the Argentine delegation.
The event also featured special award categories. The top three athletes in the overall classification, the best athletes in the South American Championship and the best Argentine athletes were recognized. In addition, there were specific categories for wheelchair competitors and for people with visual impairments.
The event’s organizers, the Ñandú Association, provided a complete medical team that was present throughout the course to deal with any eventuality. This team complied with all the health regulations established by both the City of Buenos Aires and World Athletics to guarantee the safety of the participants.
The 42K marathon in Buenos Aires offered runners an unrivalled route through some of the most representative spots in the city. Notable places included the Recoleta Cemetery, Corrientes Avenue, the Obelisk and the Cabildo, among others.
The event was hosted by Daniel Arcucci and Carolina Rossi, who have previously accompanied the major athletics events in Buenos Aires. In addition, a large space was made available for running teams, with the presence of more than 180 teams, a feature that was also highlighted during the recent 21k.
In this edition, The marathon had a special guest: the Spaniard Abel Antón, two-time world marathon champion in Athens 1997 and Seville 1999. Antón shared his experiences with Argentine fans at the Expo prior to the marathon, and was in charge of starting the race alongside Olympic marathoner Florencia Borelli.
Both Antón and Borelli received special awards during the awards ceremony. At the same ceremony, other great names in Argentine athletics, such as Domingo Amaison, Iris Fernández and Toribio Gutiérrez, were also present to present medals to the finalists.
Source: Ambito
