Kenyans dominated the 17th Rome Marathon- “Marathon di Roma” held on 20 March 2011 that saw 15,000 marathoners from eighty countries participate. The event that is rated world best city marathon, by Runners World UK, and also an IAAF, Gold Label event, set the moment for Kenyan’s glory at the podium.
Kenyan Dickson Kiptolo Chumba clocked 2hr 8min 44sec at the tape to deny arch rivals Ethiopia a clean sweep on the podium places with Amda Siraj Gena (2:09:20) and Dawit Shami Abdulahi (2:09:41), in second and third-place respectively . Among the gobs of scenic landmarks on the 42KM course were: The Coliseum, Forum Romanum, Pyramid, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Further, Kenyans won six of the eight gold medals on offer at the world-cross country event.
It is always great to have heroic personalities to identify with on the international arena, especially when it attracts human interest. “Charity begins at home.” As we celebrate our victors in foreign challenges, the main focus should still remain on developing grassroots talent, not only in athletics, but indeed all faculties of social development.
Maratona di Roma 20/03/2011
Kenya Dominates world cross in Rome 20/03/2011
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