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Gizachew and Panga Win 100th São Silvestre as Record 55,000 Run São Paulo

A record turnout underscored the race’s growth, with women representing 47% of the 55,000 entrants.

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Overview

  • Muse Gizachew of Ethiopia surged past Kenya’s Jonathan Kipkoech in the final meters to take the men’s title, with Brazil’s Fábio Jesus finishing third.
  • Sisilia Ginoka Panga of Tanzania controlled the women’s race from the front to end Kenya’s eight-year winning streak; Brazil’s Núbia de Oliveira placed third.
  • Organizers counted participants from 44 countries, marking the event’s broad international reach alongside the highest-ever share of female runners.
  • The centenary edition awarded a record prize pool of R$295,160, paying R$62,600 to each champion.
  • Centennial festivities included new Hall of Fame honors for Rosa Mota, Marilson dos Santos and Carmen de Oliveira, joining five-time winner Paul Tergat.