Ljubljana Marathon Dominated by African Runners

Ljubljana, 24 October - Kenian Evans Ruto won the men's competition at the 15th Ljubljana Marathon finishing the race in 2:10.17, while Ethiopian Tiruwork Mekonnen was the fastest in women's competition, crossing the finish line in 2:37.16.

Ljubljana Kenyan Evans Ruto after winning the Ljubljana Marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Kenyan Evans Ruto after winning the Ljubljana Marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The top three of the female competition take the podium after finishing the Ljubljana Marathon: Konjit Biruk, Tiruwork Mekonnen abd Salome Mikutai (from left to right). Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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The top three of the female competition take the podium after finishing the Ljubljana Marathon: Konjit Biruk, Tiruwork Mekonnen abd Salome Mikutai (from left to right).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The top three of the female competition take the podium after finishing the Ljubljana Marathon: Konjit Biruk, Tiruwork Mekonnen abd Salome Mikutai (from left to right). Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The top three of the female competition take the podium after finishing the Ljubljana Marathon: Konjit Biruk, Tiruwork Mekonnen abd Salome Mikutai (from left to right).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The top three of the female competition take the podium after finishing the Ljubljana Marathon: Konjit Biruk, Tiruwork Mekonnen abd Salome Mikutai (from left to right). Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The top three of the female competition take the podium after finishing the Ljubljana Marathon: Konjit Biruk, Tiruwork Mekonnen abd Salome Mikutai (from left to right).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic (left) congratulates the top three runners in the men's competition of the Ljubljana Marathon: Tarbert Pdilemon, Evans Ruto and Joseph Lomala (from left to wight). Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic (left) congratulates the top three runners in the men's competition of the Ljubljana Marathon: Tarbert Pdilemon, Evans Ruto and Joseph Lomala (from left to wight).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Kenyan Evans Ruto after winning the Ljubljana Marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Kenyan Evans Ruto after winning the Ljubljana Marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Kenyan Evans Ruto wins the Ljubljana Marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Kenyan Evans Ruto wins the Ljubljana Marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Kenyan Evans Ruto after winning the Ljubljana Marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Kenyan Evans Ruto after winning the Ljubljana Marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon, among them Prime Minister Borut Pahor (waiving). Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Runners take the streets for the 15th Ljubljana marathon, among them Prime Minister Borut Pahor (waiving).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) runs one of the events of the 15th Ljubljana Marathon. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) runs one of the events of the 15th Ljubljana Marathon.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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