Moiben succeed at mumbai marathon
Kenya's Laban Moiben won the Mumbai Marathon in a spectacular photo finish ahead of Ethiopia's Raji Assefa. Both men clocked a time of two hours 10 minutes 48 seconds, but the photo gave the triumph to Moiben. Ethiopia's John Kyui was third, just six seconds further back.
In the women's race, Ethiopian Netsanet Abeyo won in a time of 2:26.10, over four minutes clear of compatriots Fatuma Sado (2:30.20) and (2:30.47).In the men's race Indian athlete Ram Singh Yadav protected a spot in the 2012 Olympics as he beat his individual best on the course by over a minute with a 2:16.59.
The top winners in the two categories got prize money of USD 36,000 each. Tanzania's Dickson Marwa and Simon Kasimili were the early pace setters as they exchanged go ahead position during the first 15 km stretch. However, after the initial surge, Marwa fell behind and it was here that Kyui and Moiben began their domination. It was at about the 30km stretch that Moiben took the lead which he held throughout.
In the women's race, Ethiopian Netsanet Abeyo won in a time of 2:26.10, over four minutes clear of compatriots Fatuma Sado (2:30.20) and (2:30.47).In the men's race Indian athlete Ram Singh Yadav protected a spot in the 2012 Olympics as he beat his individual best on the course by over a minute with a 2:16.59.
The top winners in the two categories got prize money of USD 36,000 each. Tanzania's Dickson Marwa and Simon Kasimili were the early pace setters as they exchanged go ahead position during the first 15 km stretch. However, after the initial surge, Marwa fell behind and it was here that Kyui and Moiben began their domination. It was at about the 30km stretch that Moiben took the lead which he held throughout.
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