Ethiopia’s Asefa Bekele has claimed victory in the 2018 Dublin Marathon, winning the men’s race in a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 23 seconds.
David Manja from South Africa came second in a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 33 seconds, while Joel Kiptoo from Kenya was third in 2 hours 13 minutes and 42 seconds.
Bekele’s compatriot Mesera Dubiso is celebrating victory in the women’s race after coming home first in a time of 2 hours 33 minutes and 48 seconds.
Her teammate Motu Gedefa followed in 2 hours 34 minutes and 22 seconds, with Cork’s Lizzie Lee from Leevale AC coming third in 2 hours 35 minutes and 5 seconds.
Winner of the women’s Irish National Marathon title Lizzie Lee during the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon in Dublin’s City Centre. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins
Lee claimed the National title with her podium finish, while Raheny Shamrock AC’s Mick Clohisey claimed the men’s National title in 2 hours 15 minutes and 58 seconds, the fastest time to win the National title since 1991. The Dublin man placed sixth overall.
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