Elite Running Team and Elite Sports Marketing & Management have had a highly successful Spring Marathon season, including multiple wins, course records, and numerous podiums.
At the World Marathon Majors, Chalu Deso secured a well-deserved win in Tokyo, followed by Alemu Mergertu’s impressive second-place finish in London, with both races coming down to a thrilling sprint finish. Unfortunately, Alemu was beaten to the win by, Sifan Hassan, a renowned track athlete with exceptional speed in the final stages of the race.
In Boston, we had a strong group of athletes, including Gotytom Gebreslase, the reigning Marathon World Champion, who finished 10th in a competitive field. Sadly, her build-up was affected by the tragic death of her brother just three weeks before the race. Shura Kitata and Boston’s beloved Lelisa Desisa also competed in Boston. Lelisa was honored by the Boston Marathon Association and the City of Boston for his historic win ten years ago, during the year of the Boston Marathon bombing.
The highlights of the marathon season are presented below, including only podium results over the marathon distance, though there were numerous top 10 performances.
Tokyo – Chalu Deso – 1st
London – Alemu Megertu – 2nd
Doha – Meseret Belete – 1st
Lagos – Kebene Chalu Urusa – 2nd | Miktu Tafa Dekeba – 2nd
Dubai – Ruti Aga Sora – 2nd | Siranesh Yirga Dagne – 3rd | Deresa Gelete Ulfata – 2nd
Osaka – Beyenu Degefa – 2nd
Barcelona – Othmane El Goumri – 2nd
Rome – Amid Fozya Jemal – 2nd | Taoufik Allam – 1st
New Taipei – Gebaiynesh Ayele Gedamu – 3rd
Daegu – Milkesa Mengesha – 1st
Madrid – Fetale Dejene – 2nd
