2023 Dubai Marathon Results: Abdisa Tola (2:05:42 Debut) and Dera Dida (2:21:11 PB) Win

The first Dubai Marathon since 2019 was held today. Leading results appear below. The men’s race was won by world champ Tamira Tola’s younger brother, Abdisa Tola in 2:05:42 in his marathon debut. The 22-year old has a 59:54 half pb. The women’s race was won by 2019 World XC silver medallist Dera Dida. In three previous marathons, she’d never run faster than 2:21:45 or finished higher than fifth but she won in a 2:21:11 pb.

posted Sunday February 12th