Uganda’s long-distance runner Stella Chesang set a new national marathon record at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday.
Chesang crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 2:18:26, taking second place behind Ethiopia’s Megertu Alemu, who won the race in 2:16:49.
Chesang slashed two minutes off her previous best of 2:20:23, which she set in Hamburg last year, becoming the first Ugandan woman to run under the 2:20 barrier.
Tiruye Mesfin completed the women’s podium with a time of 2:18:35.
Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe won the men’s race with a time of 2:02:05. Ethiopia’s Deresa Geleta finished second, while Kenya’s Daniel Mateiko took third place.
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