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Ethiopian runners excelled at the 2025 Madrid Marathon, with Hurisa and Ketema winning their respective races.

Ethiopia showcased its marathon prowess at the 2025 Madrid Marathon, held on April 27, with Derara Hurisa clinching the men`s elite title in a stunning time of 29:12. Hurisa`s victory was marked by a fierce competition, as he led fellow Ethiopian Limenih Getachew, who finished in 29:28, and Spain`s Yago Rojo, who crossed the line in 29:37, securing a commendable third place.

In the women`s elite race, Maritu Ketema emerged victorious, achieving a personal best of 2:25:55. She outpaced Ethiopia`s Zinash Dibebe, who finished in 2:272, and Kenya`s Betty Chepkorir, who completed the marathon in 2:28:58. The event was broadcast live on Tele Madrid and Tele Deporte, capturing the excitement from Paseo de la Castellana to Paseo de Recoletos.

No additional athletics results from Spain on April 27 were reported, including updates on javelin thrower Antonios Gamilis` performance of 23.24m (76`3") from the previous day. For more details on the marathon results, visit Madrid Marathon results and for live coverage, check Watch Athletics.

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