Lomala's victory in Venice

Under sunny and warm conditions, Aniko Kalovics from Hungary and Joseph Lomala from Kenya won the 23nd edition of the Venice Marathon.

In the men's race a group of twelve was in the lead after 15 km. The runners maintained a sub-2:10 pace. After reaching the halfway mark in 1:04:59, they slowed down a bit. At 38 km the race for victory was between Lomala and Chesire. With 4 km to go Lomala and Chesire were still together. Only a few metres before the finish line Lomala managed to get rid of his opponent. Lomala wins in 2.11.06, Chesire becomes second in 2.11.06.

In the women’s race Kalovics from Hungary took the lead with Kosgei from Kenya. Both runners passed 15 km in 52:36. Kosgei was in the lead passing halfway in 1:14:15, one second faster than Kalovics. The Hungarian star felt tired and was dropped by Kosgei by 17 seconds at the 30 km mark (1:46:10 to 1:46:27). Kalovics closed the gap and managed to catch up with the fading Kosgei who was overhauled at 39 km. The Kenyan could not respond to Kalovics who went on to take the fourth marathon victory of her career in five races in 2:31:24, after victories in Carpi 2006 and 2007, Turin 2007 and a third place in 2008.

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