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Kenyan Sammy Kitwara wins Marrakech Marathon
The 2010 World Half Marathon bronze medallist, Sammy Kitwara ran away with the men’s marathon title at the 34th edition of the Marrakesh International Marathon held on Sunday (28) at the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, stadium in Marrakech, Morocco.
The 37 year-old who is also the 2015 Valencia Marathon champion, took the honors in a time of 2:07.55 and was followed by Morocco’s Omar Ait Chitachen in second place in a time of 2:08.45 with Mustapha Houdadi completing the podium in 2:09.38.
LEADING RESULTS
42KM MEN
Sammy Kitwara (KEN) 2:07.55
Omar Ait Chitachen (MOR) 2:08.45
Mustapha Houdadi (MOR) 2:09.38
(01/29/2024) Views: 617 ⚡AMPby James Koech
Marrakech Marathon
The magical town of Marrakesh offers an exceptional setting, a very mild climate in January and a beautiful circuit considered as one of the fastest in the world. It goes along the alleys of palm trees, orange, and olive trees, but also the ramparts of the city. The International Marathon of Marrakesh is not only expected to reconquer the prime...
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