This year saw an end to the Kenyan decade of dominance of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Women’s Series as Ethiopian Gotytom Gebreslase took the crown and rounded off her fine year of running. It was Gebreslase’s consistency throughout the year that made the difference. She recorded third-place finishes in Tokyo and New York City and became World Champion with victory in Oregon that boosted her to the top of the series leaderboard.
With the emergence of Tigist Assefa, who broke the course record in Berlin, and Yalemzerf Yeuhalaw who conquered London, Gebreslase faces fierce competitors in women’s marathon running who have all proven their ability to deliver on the biggest stage.
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Episode 96: What Went Down Down Under
Deena and Martin discuss the TCS Sydney Marathon and they are joined by guest Matt James, who has more from Down Under.
Vote for your Sydney performance of the day
Pick from Addisu Gobena, Peres Jepchirchir, Daniel Romanchuk or Manuela Schär
Gobena wins maiden Major
Gobena claims debut win while Jepchirchir adds Sydney to New York, Boston and London titles
