Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopian long distance runner Tesfaye Deriba has reigned supreme in the Zurich Barcelona Marathon 2025 on Sunday morning, 16 March.
The Ethiopian athlete broke the course record as he clinched the title in the men’s race, clocking 02:04:13. Cornelius Kibet Kiplagat and Enock Onchari of Kenya complete the podium as they finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
In the women’s race, Yebrgual Melese of Ethiopia clocked 02:20:47 to finish second place, behind Kenya’s Sharon Chelimo who registered 02:19:33 to win the race. Other Ethiopian runnerS Aynalem Desta (02:22:11) and Gojjam Tsegaye (2:24:02) finished 4th and 7th, respectively.