East Africans, American Clinch Six Top Spots in Jerusalem Marathon
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East African runners and a U.S. Air Force captain won the six top spots in the annual Jerusalem marathon, which drew over 20,000 participants from 52 nations
Abraham Kabeto Ketla of Ethiopia won with a time of 2:16:29.25, a new record for the Jerusalem Winner International Marathon.
In second and third place were Luka Kipkemoi Chelimo of Kenya who finished in 2:19:01.95 and Vincent Kiplagat Kiptoo of Kenya who crossed the finish line with a time of 2:20:12.60.
In the women’s division, Mihiret Anamo Anotonios of Ethiopia took first place with a time of 2:47:26.40, setting a new record for a woman finisher. She was followed by Radiya Mohammed Roba of Ethiopia in second place with a time of 3:05:58.15.
Third place went to Elissa Ballas, a U.S. Air Force Captain and winner of the 2012 women’s Armed Forces Marathon, with a time of 3:11:37.70.
Organizers announced they had received 1,750 international applicants. The event, which was held for the third consecutive year, was promoted by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
There were three competitive courses: the full marathon at 42.2 kilometers (26.22 miles), the half marathon (13.11 miles) and a course of 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles. Youth and families enjoyed shorter “fun runs.”
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