Exciting Results from the 17th Edition of the Casablanca International Marathon
On October 25, 2023, the streets of Casablanca, Morocco, buzzed with excitement as the 17th edition of the Casablanca International Marathon took place. Kenyan athlete Daniel Kiprono Sang showcased his exceptional talent by clinching victory in the men's category with an impressive finish time of 2:06:41. Meanwhile, Ethiopian runner Aylew Bere dominated the women's race, crossing the finish line at 2:25:21, thereby securing her place at the top of the podium ahead of Moroccan competitor Soukaina Atanane.
Sang's remarkable performance was marked by his ability to maintain a commanding lead throughout the 42.195-kilometer course, finishing 36 seconds ahead of his fellow Kenyan Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo, who clocked in at 2:07:17. Ethiopia's Mandefro Workineh Tadese completed the men's podium with a solid time of 2:08:40, demonstrating the high level of competition present in this prestigious event.
In the women's race, the contest was equally thrilling. Aylew Bere's victory was hard-fought, as she faced stiff competition from Soukaina Atanane, who finished just 79 seconds later in 2:26:40. Gladys Cherop Longari from Kenya also performed admirably, securing third place with a time of 2:27:21, showcasing the depth of talent among the female competitors.
The half-marathon segment of the event saw Moroccan runner Yakoub Labquira take the men's title with a close finish of 1:01:21, edging out Shadrack Korirr Kioyegon by a mere four seconds. Martin Magengo Kiprotich followed closely behind in 1:01:33. The women's half-marathon was a Moroccan sweep, with Fatiha Asmid leading the charge at 1:07:22, just six seconds ahead of her compatriot Meryeme Azrour. Kaoutar Farkoussi rounded out the top three with a finishing time of 1:08:24.
This year's marathon, organized by the Greater Casablanca Runners Association (ACGC), was themed “Vibe Casa,” and attracted a diverse array of participants from various nationalities, highlighting Morocco's status as a premier destination for international sporting events.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
