Record-Breaking Performances at Rome's Marathon

Above the cobblestones of the Eternal City, among the streets of the center where history, culture, but also sports and entertainment are breathed. Today in Rome, the Acea Run Rome The Marathon was held, a famous marathon through the streets of the Capital that always brings together a large number of participants. However, this year's edition reached several records such as the number of foreign athletes in the race. Crossing the finish line first for the men was Asbel Rutto, a Kenyan athlete who led a race in complete solitude, crossing the finish line in 2h06'24": it is the new record of the Rome marathon, which improves Rutto's personal best by about 3'. Among the women, victory also went to Kenya: Ivyne Lagat finishes in 2h24'35", smashing her own personal best of 2h41'54". The men's podium was completed by two other athletes from Kenya, Brian Kipsang in 2h07'56" and Sila Kiptoo in 2h08'09". On the women's side, second place went to Lydia Simiyu, Kenyan, in 2h25'10" and third to the Ethiopian Emebet Niguse in 2h26'41". "I am pleased to welcome the participants to the Rome Marathon, a traditional celebration of sport and brotherhood." This was stated by Pope Francis at the end of the Angelus. "Again this year, thanks to the initiative of Athletica Vaticana, numerous athletes are involved in 'solidarity relays', becoming witnesses of sharing."