Emmanuel Kemboi wins Riyadh Marathon

Kenya’s Emmanuel Kipchumba Kemboi took the top honors at the fourth edition of the Riyadh Marathon, on Saturday (08) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Kemboi took the honors in 2:08.32 and was followed by Ethiopians Abe Gashahun Tilahun in 2:08.35 with Abebaw Muniye Dessie closing the podium in 2:08.38.

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In the women category it was an Ethiopian affair as Netsanet Gudeta Kebede struck the title in 2:27.24 and was followed in second place by Asmare Beyene Assefa in 2:28.22 with Amente Sorome Negash wrapping the podium in 2:28.33.

LEADING RESULTS

42KM MEN

1. Emmanuel Kipchumba Kemboi (KEN) 2:08.32 /PB
2. Abe Gashahun Tilahun                (ETH) 2:08.35 /PB
3. Abebaw Muniye Dessie               (ETH) 2:08.38 /PB

42KM WOMEN

1. Netsanet Gudeta Kebede  (ETH) 2:27.24 /PB
2. Asmare Beyene Assefa     (ETH) 2:28.22 /PB
3. Amente Sorome Negash    (ETH) 2:28.33