Ethiopia’s Esa breaks Cape Town marathon record, Kipchoge 16th
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Mohamed Esa of Ethiopia won the Cape Town Marathon on May 24, breaking the course record. Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge finished 16th, marking a rare lower placement for the former world record holder. Esa’s win signals growing competition in African marathon running.
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- •Mohamed Esa completed the Cape Town Marathon on May 24 with a new course record time.
- •Eliud Kipchoge finished 16th in the same race, a notable drop from his usual top placements.
- •The Cape Town Marathon on May 24 saw multiple records broken, highlighting strong performances.
- •Esa described his victory as a triumph for African running during post-race comments.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Mohamed Esa continues to improve his marathon times he could challenge established marathon champions and raise Ethiopia’s profile in long-distance running.
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AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)ROAD RUNNING: Records tumble in hugely successful Cape Town MarathonAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Mohamed Esa hails record-breaking Cape Town Marathon win as triumph for African runningAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Ethiopia’s Esa wins Cape Town marathon in course record, Kipchoge finishes 16thAFRICA