Ethiopian Bonsa Dida, Moroccan Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi Win 32nd Edition of Marrakech International Marathon

15 mai 2022 Printable Version

Marrakech - The Ethiopian athlete Bonsa Dida and the Moroccan Fatima Ezzahra Gardadia won, Sunday, the 32nd edition of the Marrakech International Marathon, a sporting event placed under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

Bonsa Dida ran the event in 2h09mn34s, followed by the Moroccan Samir Jouaher (2h09mn36s) and the Ethiopian Endeshaw Negesse Shumi (2h09mn48s).

The women's competition was dominated by Moroccan athletes, who won the first three places. Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi won the title of this edition by running the event in 2h24mn59s, beating the record of this marathon, followed by her compatriots Kaltoum Bouasarya (2h29mn21s) and Hanane Qallouj (2h31mn19s).

Regarding the men's half marathon, the Moroccan athlete Omar Ait Chitachen ranked first after covering the distance in 1h00mn51s, followed by his compatriots Yassine El Allami (1h01mn37s) and Mohamed Bybat (1h01mn40s).

As for the women's contest, the Moroccan Rkia El Moukim won the title of this 32nd edition by running the distance in 1h10mn59s, followed by her compatriots Fatiha Asmid and Kaoutar Farkoussi.