Ethiopian Runners Dawit Wolde and Ruti Aga Set New Records at 2025 Xiamen Marathon
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Ethiopia's Dawit Wolde and Ruti Aga clinched the men's and women's titles respectively, each setting new course records at the 2025 Xiamen Marathon on Sunday, January 5th.
Wolde registered a triumphant time of two hours, six minutes, and six seconds, eclipsing the previous record of 2:06:19 set by Kenya's Moses Cheruiyot Mosop in 2015. Tebello Ramakongoana of Lesotho claimed the silver, finishing 12 seconds behind, while another Ethiopian, Asefa Boki Kebede, garnered the bronze with a time of 2:06:32.
TOP RESULTS MEN'S MARATON
- Dawit Wolde (ETH) 2:06:06 WL
- Tebello Ramakongoana (LES) 2:06:18 NR
- Asefa Boki (ETH) 2:06:32 SB
"The course is extraordinary and delightful. We are fortunate to have participated in the Xiamen Marathon this season, and the weather was favorable. I appreciate this race for its vibrant atmosphere and meticulous organization. I will definitely return," Wolde commented.
Aga secured the women's crown with a time of 2:18:46, surpassing the previous course record of 2:19:52 set by her compatriot Mare Dibaba Hurssa in 2015. Gutemi Shone and Fikrte Wereta, also from Ethiopia, captured second and third places respectively.
TOP RESULTS WOMEN'S MARATHON
- Ruti Aga (ETH) 2:18:46 WL
- Gutemi Shone Imana (ETH) 2:23:11 SB
- Fikrte Wereta Admasu (ETH) 2:23:15 SB
The Xiamen Marathon was awarded the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label in 2021. This year's competition attracted 35,000 participants from 46 countries and regions.
