Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Tokyo Marathon With Impressive Victories

Ethiopian runners Tadese Takele and Sutume Asefa Kebede won the men’s and women’s divisions at the Tokyo Marathon on March 2, 2025. Takele achieved a personal best time of 2:03:23, while Kebede finished in 2:16:31, marking her second consecutive victory in this event. The top Japanese finishers were Tubasa Ichiyama and Yuka Ando.

On March 2, 2025, Ethiopian athletes Tadese Takele and Sutume Asefa Kebede emerged victorious in their respective divisions at the Tokyo Marathon, held on a near-perfect spring day in Japan’s capital. Takele claimed first place in the men’s category, achieving a personal best time of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 23 seconds. He was followed closely by his compatriot Deresa Geleta, who finished in 2:03:51, while Kenya’s Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich secured third place with a time of 2:04:00.

In the women’s race, Kebede led from the very beginning, finishing first and securing her second consecutive Tokyo Marathon title with a time of 2:16:31. Kenyan athlete Winfridah Moraa Moseti came in second, clocking 2:16:56, while another Ethiopian, Hawi Feysa, completed the podium in 2:17:00. The top Japanese competitor in the men’s division was Tubasa Ichiyama, finishing 10th with a time of 2:06:00, and in the women’s division, Yuka Ando secured a 10th place finish, completing the race in 2:23:37.

In conclusion, the Tokyo Marathon highlighted the remarkable achievements of Ethiopian runners, with Tadese Takele and Sutume Asefa Kebede both winning their categories. Their outstanding performances not only set personal records but also displayed the prowess of Ethiopian marathon runners on an international stage.

Original Source: apnews.com