São Paulo International Marathon
The São Paulo International Marathon[a] (Portuguese: Maratona Internacional de São Paulo[4]) is an annual road-based marathon hosted by São Paulo, Brazil, since 1995.[2][3][5] It was categorized as a Bronze Label Road Race by the International Association of Athletics Federations, and is the first race in Brazil to have achieved this distinction.[2] The marathon is also a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.[1] During the race weekend, a half marathon, a 10K race, and a 5K race are also offered.[4]
São Paulo International Marathon | |
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![]() Ibirapuera Park, where the races start and finish | |
Date | April[1] |
Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
Event type | Road |
Distance | Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K |
Established | 1995[2][3] |
Official site | São Paulo Int' Marathon |
History
editThe inaugural race was held on 9 October 1995.[2][6] The marathon was won by Brazilian runner Luíz Antônio dos Santos and Russian runner Nadezhda Wijenberg, with finish times of 2:17:11 and 2:39:33, respectively.[6]
In 2000, Brazilian military parachutist and debut marathoner Alex Januario led for most of the race, but finished second after Kenyan runner David Ngetich passed him less than 3 km (1.9 mi) away from the finish line.[7]
Course
editAll the races start and finish in Ibirapuera Park.[2]
List of winners
editEdition | Year | Men's winner | Time (m:s) | Women's winner | Time (m:s) |
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1st | 1995 | Luíz Antônio dos Santos (BRA) | 2:17:11 | Nadezhda Wijenberg (RUS) | 2:39:33 |
2nd | 1996 | Chaham El Maati (MAR) | 2:15:21 | Janete Mayal (BRA) | 2:41:40 |
3rd | 1997 | Vincent Cheruiyot (KEN) | 2:17:02 | Viviany de Oliveira (BRA) | 2:42:13 |
4th | 1998 | Diamantino dos Santos (BRA) | 2:16:55 | Viviany de Oliveira (BRA) | 2:39:59 |
5th | 1999 | Paul Yego (KEN) | 2:15:20 | Márcia Narloch (BRA) | 2:37:19 |
6th | 2000 | David Ngetich (KEN) | 2:15:21 | Márcia Narloch (BRA) | 2:40:15 |
7th | 2001 | Stephen Rugut (KEN) | 2:14:30 | Marizete de Paula (BRA) | 2:38:57 |
8th | 2002 | Vanderlei de Lima (BRA) | 2:11:20 | Maria Zeferina Baldaia (BRA) | 2:36:07 |
9th | 2003 | Genilson Júnior (BRA) | 2:16:41 | Maria do Carmo Arruda (KEN) | 2:39:02 |
10th | 2004 | Franck de Almeida (BRA) | 2:17:27 | Margaret Toroitich (KEN) | 2:40:10 |
11th | 2005 | José Teles de Souza (BRA) | 2:19:47 | Márcia Narloch (BRA) | 2:40:39 |
12th | 2006 | Solomon Rotich (KEN) | 2:15:15 | Margaret Toroitich (KEN) | 2:39:24 |
13th | 2007 | Reuben Chepwik (KEN) | 2:16:05 | Jackline Chebor (KEN) | 2:40:12 |
14th | 2008 | Claudir Rodrigues (BRA) | 2:17:07 | Maria Zeferina Baldaia (BRA) | 2:42:21 |
15th | 2009 | Elias Kemboi (KEN) | 2:13:59 | Marizete Moreira (BRA) | 2:41:43 |
16th | 2010 | Stanley Biwott (KEN) | 2:11:19 | Marizete Moreira (BRA) | 2:39:26 |
17th | 2011 | David Kiyeng (KEN) | 2:11:51 | Samira Raif (MAR) | 2:36:01 |
18th | 2012 | Solonei da Silva (BRA) | 2:12:25 | Elizabeth Rumokol (KEN) | 2:31:31 |
19th | 2013 | Stanley Koech (KEN) | 2:16:04 | Samira Raif (MAR) | 2:38:21 |
20th | 2014 | Paul Kangogo (KEN) | 2:14:18 | Elizabeth Rumokol (KEN) | 2:42:27 |
21st | 2015 | Asbel Kipsang (KEN) | 2:15:14 | Caroline Komen (KEN) | 2:35:49 |
22nd | 2016 | Paul Kimutai (KEN) | 2:17:14 | Alice Jepkemboi (KEN) | 2:35:56 |
23rd | 2017 | Paul Kimutai (KEN) | 2:17:56 | Leah Jerotich (KEN) | 2:41:58 |
24th | 2018 | Solonei da Silva (BRA) | 2:16:00 | Andreia Hessel (BRA) | 2:40:07 |
25th | 2019 | Pharis Kimani (KEN) | 2:18:33 | Sifan Melaku (ETH) | 2:35:04 |
26th | 2022 | Tilahun Nigusie (ETH) | 2:18:04 | Kebebush Yisma (ETH) | 2:37:40 |
27th | 2023 | Vestus Chemjor (KEN) | 2:15:20 | Yadne Alemayehu (ETH) | 2:34:48 |
28th | 2024 | Nicholas Kiptoo (KEN) | 2:16:25 | Helen Baltazar (BOL) | 2:50:13 |
Wins by country
editCountry | Men's | Women's | Total |
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Kenya | 17 | 9 | 26 |
Brazil | 9 | 12 | 21 |
Ethiopia | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Morocco | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Bolivia | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Russia | 0 | 1 | 1 |
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "São Paulo International Marathon - AIMS race information". Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Archived from the original on 2022-05-02.
- ^ a b c d e "Attractive running in São Paulo". Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Archived from the original on 2022-05-02.
- ^ a b "ARRS - Race series: Sao Paulo". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Archived from the original on 2022-05-02.
- ^ a b c "27a Maratona Int'l de São Paulo". Sao Paulo Int'l Marathon. Archived from the original on 2022-10-16.
- ^ "Etíopes vencem Maratona Internacional de São Paulo". Terra (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2022-05-02.
- ^ a b "Marathon List for 1995". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Archived from the original on 2022-10-16.
- ^ "Kenyan Ngetich captures Sao Paulo Marathon". World Athletics. Archived from the original on 2022-10-16.
External links
edit- Official website for the 2023 race