Four years ago Abshero shocked the world by setting Dubai marathon record with a striking time of 2:04.23. Abshero not only set a new course record, but also clocked the fastest marathon debut in history.
“Ayele’s victory and course record was a highlight in what was an amazing year for the Dubai Marathon in 2012. Never before in marathon history had more than three men broken 2:05 on a legal course yet that year four men broke that mark here in Dubai. We bettered that in 2013 when five men ran sub-2:05 but Ayele’s race – and the fastest marathon debut ever – are certainly among the race’s historical highlights.” said Dubai marathon Director Peter Connerton.
Alongside with other world class marathoners, the 25-year-old Abshero will face the two-time London Marathon champion and 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors winner Tsegaye Kebede of Kenya.
The 2016 Dubai marathon is scheduled for January 22 at 6:30am local time. The event will be streamed live worldwide via Dubai marathon official website.
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