Amdavad runs in Sabarmati Marathon 2013
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- Monday, 07 January 2013 10:07
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Gujarat Global News Network, Gandhinagar
The city witnessed the third edition of Sabarmati Marathon on Sunday as thousands turned out to participate in the event. The race which began before sun rise had people of all of age, gender, religion or nationality.
After a brief delay, the race was flagged off by Chief Minister Narendra Modi. He first flagged off the marathon followed by half marathon and finally the dream run. Like the previous two occasions, the race was a close fight between African nations.
Participants from Ethiopia and Kenya shared the honours equally. In the men’s competition, Wubishet Girum Zewde of Ethiopia won while Jacquline Kiplimo of Kenya ran away with the first position in women’s category. "It was an ideal weather for the race. People were supportive throughout the route. It was great run," said Wubishet. The 29-year-old hails from Addis Ababa.Â
Women’s category winner Jacquline (2:36:57) surpassed 2011 winner Gadise Fita Megersa’s timing (2:38:46). At the end of the race, both the winners received award money of Rs6 lakh.
In the Indian category, Shivanur Siddappa (2:25:51) came in first in the men’s section while Manjula Patil (3:47:19) finished first in the women’s section.
The event also had its share of bloopers; the organizers erred while announcing the name of second runners-up in the men’s category. The damage control team swung into action and prevented a major embarrassment. They quickly rectified and rewarded the actual winner.
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