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From the Liveblog of
Friday, February 28, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Friday, February 28, 2025
45,000 compete in Tel Aviv Marathon with symbolic yellow balloons
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Runners participate in the Tel Aviv Marathon on February 28, 2025. (Sportphotography/Tel Aviv Marathon)
Felix Kimutai of Kenya wins the Tel Aviv Marathon as 45,000 runners take part in the annual event, according to the Tel Aviv Municipality.
Kimutai finishes in a time of 2:12:13 but falls short of breaking the course record set in 2023 by fellow countryman Mibei Dominic Kipngeno, which stands at 2:10:11.
Omosa Teresiah Kwamboka of Kenya won the women’s race in 2:37:36.
At the start of the marathon, as well as the half marathon and 10km and 5km races, 59 yellow balloons were released to symbolize the hostages still being held in Gaza.
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