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Mesfin and Addunyaa Win Dublin Marathon as Crean, McGlynn Take Irish Titles

A record turnout in wet conditions framed a race doubling as the national championships.

Overview

  • Daniel Mesfin won the men's race in 2:08:51, overtaking Manazot Siyum late, with Sweden's Samuel Tsegaye third.
  • Eebbissee Addunyaa captured the women's title in 2:26:28 after a tight duel with Kena Girma, as Atsede Baysa finished third.
  • Nineteen-year-old Ava Crean ran a 2:34:11 personal best to finish sixth overall and become the youngest women's national marathon champion.
  • David McGlynn claimed the men's national crown with a major personal best that moved him into Ireland's all-time top 10, with Ryan Creech and Paul O’Donnell completing the national podium.
  • More than 22,000 took part on a cool, damp course through Dublin, with Irish contender Hiko Tonosa leading early before stepping off before 35km.