Taigis Gezerhagen claimed victory in the elite women's marathon in Doha, finishing with a commanding lead and setting a new record. Fellow Ethiopians Taigis Girma and Muluhap Tsega completed the podium, marking a sweep for Ethiopia.
Breakdown
- Gezerhagen set a fast early pace in the women's marathon
- She maintained her lead and finished unchallenged in Doha 5s
- Gezerhagen's winning time was 2:21:14, over a minute ahead 15s
- Ethiopians Girma and Tsega completed the podium sweep 23s
- Gezerhagen's win was a record-setting achievement in Qatar 35s