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Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Cape Town Marathon, Sweeping Men’s and Women’s Podiums

Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Cape Town Marathon, Sweeping Men’s and Women’s Podiums

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Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Cape Town Marathon, Sweeping Men’s and Women’s Podiums‍ Men’s race: Athlete Huseyidin Mohamed Esa won in 2:04:55, breaking the... 24.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Cape Town Marathon, Sweeping Men’s and Women’s Podiums‍ Men’s race: Athlete Huseyidin Mohamed Esa won in 2:04:55, breaking the fastest marathon time ever recorded on African soil. Fellow Ethiopian Yihunilign Adane finished second in 2:04:59, also a personal best.‍ Women’s race: Ethiopia swept the podium: Dera Dida: in 2:23:18Mestawut Fikir Waganesh Mekasha AmareSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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