Tag: Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Abshero, just turned 21, ran the fastest winning debut in history, taking the title in an event record time of 2:04:23 — the fourth fastest in history — while the top three finishers in the women’s event, won by defending champion Asselefech Mergia Medessa, all smashed the 2:20:00 barrier.

With the London Olympics just months away, some of the world's elite distance runners will be competing for glory at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on Friday. The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is supported by The Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Holding, “Official Outfitter” adidas, Emaar, Dubai Eye 103.8 FM, Sport 360, TNT, Fitness First, Plan B and by government departments Dubai Police, RTA, Dubai Municipality DHA and the Dubai Ambulance Services.