Ethiopia's Ayinelam Desta won the women's category at the 50th Amsterdam Marathon in the Netherlands. This marks the third consecutive year Ethiopian athletes have claimed victory. The Amsterdam Marathon holds platinum status in world athletics.
Addis Ababa, Tikimt 9, 2018 (EFM C) – Ethiopia's Ayinelam Desta claimed victory in the women's category at the 50th Amsterdam Marathon in the Netherlands. The event, held in Amsterdam, is a platinum-level marathon in world athletics. Desta secured the win by taking third place in the overall medal summary while a Britukan Welde finished second in the race.
This triumph extends the streak of Ethiopian athletes winning the Amsterdam Marathon for three consecutive years. It highlights Ethiopia's strength in elite marathon running on the global stage. The Amsterdam Marathon enjoys high prestige in the athletics community, making this achievement a notable chapter in Ethiopian athletics history.