02 December 2024 | Athletics

Uganda's long-distance runner Stella Chesang set a new national marathon record at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday.

Chesang crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 2:18:26, taking second place behind Ethiopia’s Megertu Alemu, who won the race in 2:16:49.

Chesang slashed two minutes off her previous best of 2:20:23, which she set in Hamburg last year, becoming the first Ugandan woman to run under the 2:20 barrier.

Tiruye Mesfin completed the women's podium with a time of 2:18:35.

Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe won the men's race with a time of 2:02:05. Ethiopia’s Deresa Geleta finished second, while Kenya’s Daniel Mateiko took third place.

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