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Gesa Felicitas Krause Sets Marathon Debut for Dec. 7 in Valencia

She calls the move a new challenge, aiming to balance steeplechase with road racing.

Overview

  • The two-time European steeplechase champion announced the plan in an Instagram video.
  • She said she is seeking a new challenge and intends to span both the 3000m steeplechase and the marathon.
  • The 33-year-old is currently preparing at altitude in a training camp in Boulder, Colorado.
  • After finishing seventh at the World Championships in Tokyo, she had indicated a flexible approach between track and road events.
  • She plans to continue her steeplechase career, with decisions on targets such as the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics still to come.