BUDAPEST, Hungary, August 26 – Amane Beriso Shankule of Ethiopia showcased 12 months of exceptional running prowess as she surged past her compatriots, securing victory in the 2023 World Championships marathon with an impressive time of 2:24:23. Defending world champion Gotytom Gebreslase continued the Ethiopian success, claiming the silver medal just 11 seconds behind, with a time of 2:24:34. Morocco’s Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi prevented a complete Ethiopian sweep, earning the bronze in 2:25:17. Last year’s bronze medalist, Lonah Salpeter, finished in fourth place, while the 2022 London champion, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, settled for fifth.

Lindsay Flanagan led the American contingent, securing the ninth position with a time of 2:27:47. Keira D’Amato, who recently set a new American record in the half marathon in Australia, faced challenges with upper right leg pain shortly after the halfway mark, ultimately finishing 17th with a time of 2:31:35. Susanna Sullivan, the third American representative, finished in 58th place with a time of 2:44:24.

Amane Beriso Shankule’s victory in the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday was commanding. Overcoming scorching morning conditions, she distanced herself from her compatriot and defending champion, Gotytom Gebreslase, clinching the top spot.

After displaying remarkable teamwork and initially aiming for a complete Ethiopian sweep, the dynamics shifted. Beriso Shankule, who previously recorded the third-fastest marathon time in Valencia last December with a time of 2:14:58…

Amane Beriso Shankule led an Ethiopian one-two finish in the women’s marathon on a warm Saturday morning at the World Championships.

Shankule powered through the city streets of Budapest to finish in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 23 seconds, edging out defending champion and teammate Gotytom Gebreslase. Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi of Morocco secured the bronze medal.

The 31-year-old Shankule mentioned that the Ethiopian team collaborated to set a challenging pace for the other runners. On a sweltering Saturday morning, Ethiopia’s Amane Beriso Shankule displayed exceptional endurance and skill to win the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She crossed the finish line in 2:24:23, showcasing her mettle in challenging conditions.

In a riveting show of endurance and spirit, Ethiopia once again left its mark on the world of long-distance running. At the iconic Heroes’ Square, the women’s marathon witnessed an Ethiopian 1-2 finish that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Amane Beriso Shankule, a rising star in marathon running, showcased her superior stamina and strategy, clinching gold with a time of 2:24:23. Close behind was Gotytom Gebreslase, the formidable defending champion, missing out on retaining her title by a mere 11 seconds and finishing at 2:24:34.

While the Ethiopian duo was creating magic upfront, the race for the bronze medal had its own share of drama. Yalemzerf Yehualaw, another Ethiopian hopeful, who for much of the race seemed to have secured her spot on the podium, faltered in the final stages. Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi of Morocco seized her opportunity and surged ahead, finishing the race in 2:25:17, securing the bronze for her nation.

It wasn’t the best day for Israel’s Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, who despite her efforts, finished just shy of the podium at fourth place with a time of 2:25:38. Yehualaw, after her late-race struggles, secured the fifth spot at 2:26:13. Kenya’s Rosemary Wanjiru rounded out the top six, finishing in 2:26:42.

At the ongoing World Athletics Championships, Ethiopia has positioned itself impressively on the medal table, currently holding fourth spot. The nation has secured a total of 2 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

END-Agencies, EVN