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Sensational! Timothy Kiplagat Ronoh, who started as a hare, flew through the Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 17. Leading the elite pack, Ronoh decided to keep going when his pace-setting duties were done. He finally crossed the finish line in 2:05:20, more than four minutes ahead of compatriot Felix Kimutai (2:09:32). Ethiopian Adeledelew Mamo completed the podium.
"This is my first time in Abu Dhabi, so winning the race on my debut makes it even more special. Everything went well, we were taken care of, the course was really good and the place is really beautiful. This is a big win for me," Ronoh said after the race. He took home 44,000 euros. As a hare he was only supposed to get 1800 euros.
🚨 Pacemaker wins marathon 🚨
Kenyan Timothy Kiplagat Ronoh is the @ADNOCADmarathon [Abu Dhabi] winner after clocking 2:05:20 🇰🇪
When no one kept up with his pace, he decided to go ahead and win the marathon itself 🤯
📹 @albertostretti pic.twitter.com/iVsMmnZDOc
— AW (@AthleticsWeekly) December 17, 2022
In the women's race, the Bahraini Eunice Chumba won in 2h20mn41s. She precedes the Kenyan Angela Tanui (2h21mn12s) and the Ethiopian Mare Dibaba (2h21mn25s).
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