The picturesque race returns to the streets of Naples on February 23
The Napoli Town Part Marathon is about to happen this weekend (February 23) as the short direction draws best runners from around the globe.
It’s referred to as one of the vital fastest lessons in Italy and has witnessed a large number of nationwide data, together with Sofiia Yaremchuk’s 68:27 and Yeman Crippa’s 59:26.
Some of the favourites within the males’s elite race is Ecu record-holder Julien Wanders from Switzerland, who ran 59:13 in Ras Al Khaimah six years in the past. He holds 1500m and 5000m nationwide titles from 2016 and 2017 and may be a Ecu 5000m silver medallist.
Wanders might be acquainted with the streets of Naples, having positioned 6th within the 2022 version of the similar match, the similar yr that Italian runner Yemaneberhan Crippa set an Italian nationwide listing.
The second one quickest runner within the beginning box is Kenya’s Andrew Lorot, who boasts a non-public best possible of 59:54, set in Japan in 2023. His compatriot, Edward Konana Koonyo, follows intently at the back of, having recorded a time of 60:00 in Belgium remaining yr.
Daniele Meucci (Getty)
Some other Italian hopeful, Daniele Meucci may be within the combine. Meucci is one among Italy’s maximum completed distance runners and has competed in 3 Olympic Video games (London 2012, Rio 2016, and Paris 2024).
His embellished occupation features a Ecu marathon gold medal in 2014, plus 3 different Ecu person medals. Meucci’s half-marathon non-public best possible is 60:11, accomplished in Rome in 2021.
Yohanes Chaippinelli is some other robust Italian contender with a 60:45 non-public best possible from Pisa 2022. His occupation highlights come with more than one Ecu medals within the 3000m steeplechase on the under-20 and under-23 championships, in addition to a bronze medal on the 2018 Ecu Championships in Berlin.
“In December, I trained in Ethiopia, and in January, I was in Siena at the Tuscany Camp, working to be in the best possible shape– lots of hills, descents, and strength training,” mentioned Chiappinelli.
“I want to have a great race, a satisfying one, and I also hope to surprise myself. The record? To achieve an exceptional time, everything has to align perfectly on the day. I always give my best in every race, and I will do my utmost.”
Maru Teferi (Getty)
Some other one to stay your eye on is Maru Teferi from Israel, with a half-marathon best possible of 60:52 and a marathon best possible of two:04:44 (Valencia 2024), the latter of which is an Israeli nationwide listing.
The sphere additionally contains Kenyan’s Emmanuel Wafula (61:10) and Zacharia Krop (61:19). Burundian Therence Bizoza, who’s his nation’s half-marathon listing (61:30), and Ethiopian Teka Asefa Baryau (61:47) may even most probably installed robust performances.
Within the ladies’s box, Italy’s best contender is Sofiia Yaremchuk, co-holder of the nationwide half of marathon listing (68:27), set in Naples remaining yr.
Sofiia Yaremchuk
“I have undergone intense training at high altitude in Kenya in recent weeks. I returned a week ago and this race will be a test to assess my athletic condition after altitude training. Everything is similar to last year, so I expect a great race,” mentioned Yaremchuk.
She is going to face Kenya’s Gladys Longari Cherop (67:28) and Ethiopia’s Alemitu Olana Tariku, who received under-20 African gold within the 3000m and bronze within the 5000m in 2019. Tariku has a half-marathon best possible of one:07:49 from Madrid 2023.
Kenya’s Nelly Jeptoo (69:49), Ethiopia’s Meselu Berhe Kahsay (1:10:21), and Burundi’s Elvanie Nimbona (1:10:32) may also be in rivalry.
Angelika Mach from Poland (1:11:07) returns after her exciting 2023 win, whilst fellow Pole Alexandra Lisowska, the 2022 Ecu Marathon Champion, may also be within the box.
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