(Menarfin– Emirates News Agency (WAM))ABU DHABI, 17th December, 2022 (WAM) — The fourth edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2022, whose races took place on Saturday, was organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC. Sponsored, according to the theme “Run Together”.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), presented the awards to the winners in the presence of Aref Al Awani, Secretary General of Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
Beginning in front of ADNOC’s headquarters on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, the event confirmed Abu Dhabi’s ability to host major professional sporting events.
A total of 2,150 participants participated in the marathon and relay race, 5,630 participants in the 10km race, 6,355 participants in the 5km race, and 5,870 participants in the 2.5km race.
Timothy Kipolgat Ronoh led more than 20,000 runners in a record-setting race at the 2022 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon this morning, as he A time of 2:05:20 rounded out the stunning New City circuit for a remarkable victory four minutes early His closest challenge was compatriot Felix Kimutai (2:09:33), Ethiopian Adeladlew Mamo ( 2 hours 09 minutes 42 seconds) third.
In the Women’s Classic, Eunice Chumba from Bahrain was the first woman to cross the line in the UAE capital, finishing the 42.2km race in 2:20:41 ahead of Angela Tanui of Kenya (2:21 12 minutes), while Ethiopia’s Hurasa Dibaba (2:21:25) was third.
Ronoh, who entered the race as the elite athlete leader, was cheered on by throngs of racing fans who huddled and shattered the race plan, leading with stunning speed from start to finish to deliver the biggest win of his career.
Starting in front of ADNOC headquarters, the Kenyan runner showed speed, power and fun from start to finish, taking the title ahead of compatriot Kimutai.
