The mini 5km marathon race occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 08:00. The 22-year-old Nestoras Kolios from Ioannina finished first.
It was attended by, among other famous people, former Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, New Democracy MP Elena Rapti, Olympian in walking Antigoni Drisbiotis, swimmer Spyros Gianniotis, former footballer Angelos Basinas and actor Maximos Moumouris.
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Edwin Kiptoo and Sukaina Atanane, the winners of the 40th Athens Authentic Marathon
Edwin Kiptoo from Kenya was the winner of the 40th Athens Authentic Marathon.
Kiptoo was the first to arrive at Kallimarmaro Stadium in Athens and cross the finish line with a new record of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 34 seconds. In second place was Kilimo from Kenya, with 2. 12.36
In statements after the end of the race, Kiptoo thanked the organisers who invited him and his family, "I was well prepared; I did not expect to break the record".
Sukaina Atanane from Morocco won the women's race with 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 53 seconds, followed by Caroline Jepchirchir from Kenya with 2.32.19.
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