Sean Hehir and Barbara Sanchez took wins at the weekend in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon in a field of 9,000 runners at the Phoenix Park. Sean Hehir of Rathfarnham W.S.A.F Athletic Club won the fourth race of the SSE Airtricity race series in a time of 1:07.45. Hehir comfortably controlled the race from the start, holding off Ethiopan, Fikru Teshager (1:08.58) and … [Read more...] about Hehir and Sanchez Win SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon
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Gemechu and Lehonkova take SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Titles
Alemue Gemechu from Ethiopa was first across the line today to claim the 2015 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon with a time of 02:14:02. Gemechu manged to shake off the challenge of fellow Ethiopians Asfa Bekele and Kenyans Francis Ngare, Freddy Sittuk and last year’s winner, Eliud Too. The five international runners formed the leading pack until the 25th mile, when Gemechu broke … [Read more...] about Gemechu and Lehonkova take SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Titles