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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>More than 41,000 runners from 126 countries took part in the Tu\u0308rkiye I\u0307s Bankas\u0131 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday, the world\u2019s only intercontinental marathon that sees participants cross from Asia to Europe.<\/p>\n

Organized by Spor I\u0307stanbul, the race is listed in World Athletics\u2019 prestigious Gold Label category and drew a total of 41,416 participants. The marathon included 5,976 runners in the 42-kilometer race, 12,440 in the 15.5-kilometer category, 18,000 in the Corporate Run, and 5,000 in the Public Run.<\/p>\n

The route began on the Asian side of the city, 250 meters behind the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, and ended at Sultanahmet Square on the European side.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s race<\/b><\/p>\n

Kenya\u2019s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo won the men\u2019s race, completing the 42.195-kilometer course in 2 hours 10 minutes 12 seconds.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s champion, Kenyan runner Dejene Debela, finished second in 2 hours 10 minutes 23 seconds, while Ethiopia\u2019s Sufaro Woliyi took third with 2 hours 10 minutes 26 seconds.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s race<\/b><\/p>\n

Ethiopia\u2019s Bizuager Aderra won the women\u2019s race in 2 hours 26 minutes 19 seconds, followed closely by compatriot Sofia Assefa at 2 hours 26 minutes 21 seconds. Kenya\u2019s Joan Jepkosgei placed third, clocking 2 hours 26 minutes 36 seconds.<\/p>\n

The annual event once again brought together thousands of professional and amateur athletes, offering a symbolic run between continents across Istanbul\u2019s iconic Bosphorus.<\/p>\n

Winners received $50,000 for first place, $20,000 for second, and $10,000 for third, with prize money extending to eighth place, who earned $1,000.<\/p>\n

Separate awards were given to top Turkish runners, with the top five in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories sharing 400,000 Turkish liras ($9,515). The first-place Turkish athlete received 60,000 liras ($1,428), followed by 50,000 ($1,190), 40,000 ($952), 30,000 ($714), and 20,000 ($476).<\/p>\n

In the wheelchair category, the top four finishers earned 30,000, 25,000, 20,000, and 15,000 liras, respectively. Additional prizes were distributed across age groups from 35\u201339 up to 85+.<\/p>\n

A total of 9.5 million liras (around $226,000) in prize money was awarded across all categories.<\/p>\n

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