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Kenya's Kilimo and Ethiopia's Aderra win Istanbul Marathon

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The 47th edition of the Istanbul Marathon took place on Sunday and included 41,000 participants.

Breakdown
  • Lokitam Kilimu of Kenya won the men's race at the 47th Istanbul Marathon. 9s
  • Kilimu finished ahead of Ethiopian runners Dijene Debele and Sofaro Wolivi Kebato. 13s
  • Biswager Adera of Ethiopia won the women's division, with Sofia Acefa Abebe and John Jebkosge Kilimu following. 21s
  • Over 41,000 participants from 126 countries took part in the marathon. 32s
  • The Istanbul Marathon is the only marathon in the world that crosses two continents, from Asia to Europe. 43s
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