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Kenya's Catherine Reline stamps authority with Abu Dhabi Marathon win to pocket Ksh. 6 million
Catherine Reline claimed victory at the 2024 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, earning a $50,000 prize.
Catherine Reline has successfully conquered the marathon in her second attempt this year, claiming top honors at the 2024 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.
Reline clocked a spectacular time of 2:20:34 to claim top honors and walk away with a prize purse of US$50,000. Eritrea’s Dolshi Teklegergish came in second in the race, clocking a stunning 2:23:47 with another Kenyan, Aurelia Kiptui sealing the podium in 2:26:48.
The Kenyan made her full marathon debut at this year’s London Marathon but failed to finish the race. Her win in Abu Dhabi displays her resilience and hard work as she did not give up on herself and continued competing and training hard.
She started her season with a third-place finish at the Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country Tour before heading to a sixth-place finish at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon.
Catherine Reline proceeded to the London Marathon where she could not finish the race and quickly switched to the track where she finished seventh in the 10,000m at the Prefontaine Classic which acted as trials for the Athletics Kenya team to the Paris Olympic Games. Prior to the Abu Dhabi Marathon, she finished an impressive third at the Copenhagen Half Marathon.
The 22-year-old showcased her mastery with a tactical race in Abu Dhabi and she is certainly destined for greatness.
Meanwhile, the men’s race saw Ethiopian Chala Ketema Regassa claim the win after shaking off competition from his challengers.
The Ethiopian road running ace clocked 2:06:16 to smash the previous course record, crossing the finish line first ahead of Ibrahim Bouh and Kenyan Wilfred Kigen who challenged him fiercely in the last 10km.
Ibrahim Bouh finished second in a time of 2:06:33 as Kenya’s Wilfred Kigen rounded up the podium in 2:06:47.
(12/14/2024) Views: 118 ⚡AMPby Abigael Wafula
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
The Abu Dhabi Marathon is shaping up to being first class marathon for both elite runners and average runners as well. Take in the finest aspects of Abu Dhabi's heritage, modern landmarks and the waters of the Arabian Gulf, at this world-class athletics event, set against the backdrop of the Capital's stunning architecture.The race offered runners of all abilities the...
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