Kenyan Runner Wins 47th Intercontinental Istanbul Marathon

Kenyan athlete Ronzas Lokitam Kilimo triumphed in the 47th Intercontinental Istanbul Marathon, completing the race in 2:10:12. The marathon, which connects Asia and Europe, remains one of the most remarkable athletic events of its kind.

According to Ukrinform, citing the official competition website, Ethiopian runners Debela Dejene and Kebato Sufaro Volii finished second and third with times of 2:10:23 and 2:10:26, respectively.

Ukrainian Athletes’ Participation

Twenty-one of the 23 registered Ukrainian participants took part in the marathon, including 12 women and 9 men. This marks another active participation by Ukrainian athletes in an international athletics event.

Marathon Organizers’ Statement

“We carried out this one-of-a-kind intercontinental marathon with great enthusiasm, excitement, and pride. Thank you to all our participants for uniting the continents and sharing this historic moment with us!”

Background

In the 2021 edition of the Istanbul Marathon, 12 Ukrainian men and 5 Ukrainian women made it into the top hundred finishers, showing continued growth and competitiveness of Ukrainian long-distance running.

Author’s summary: Ronzas Lokitam Kilimo’s victory in Istanbul highlighted global athletic unity, bringing together runners from multiple nations across two continents.

#Mezha — 2025-11-04