Ethiopian women asserted their dominance at the 50th edition of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday, delivering a master-class performance in the elite women’s race and reinforcing Ethiopia’s status as a global force in distance running.
In a convincing display, Ethiopian athlete Aynalem Desta claimed first place with a time of 2:17:37, not only registering a substantial personal best but also recording the third-fastest time ever in the city. Desta, a former steeplechaser turned marathoner, ran with patience and strength, passing 10 km in about 32:41 and the half marathon mark in 1:09:10.
