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Naom Jebet wins Porto Marathon

Kenya’s Naom Jebet wins Porto Marathon on Sunday 03, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. Photo: Race Organisers

The reigning Madrid marathon champion, Naom Jebet took her second marathon victory of the year at the 19th edition of the Porto Marathon held on Sunday (03) in Porto, Portugal.

The 30 year-old who came to this race as the favorite, lived up to her billing as she destroyed the entire field when she cut the tape in 2:30.00 and was followed in second by her compatriot Peniah Jerop who came home ten minutes later.

Sweden’s Malin Starfelt wrapped up the podium three finishes in 2:42.00    

LEADING RESULTS

42KM WOMEN

  1. Naom Jebet       (KEN) 2:30.00
  2. Peniah Jerop     (KEN) 2:40.08
  3. Malin Starfelt    (SWE)2:42.00

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  • John Vaselyne is the founder of Athletics News. Africa’s only Independent Athletics News website. He has covered World U18 and U20 Championships, World Cross Country Championships, Four Continental Tour Gold Series, Wanda Diamond League. He has passion for the Sport and has over seven years experience in this area of sport. He is also the Leading Athletics Pundit in the Country, having been hosted in ALL leading TV stations in Kenya

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