Dublin Marathon

The Dublin marathon took place last 29th of October. On its 28th edition, almost 11,000 athletes from 52 different countries took part on the event.

Race was won by Russian athlete Aleksey Sokolov in an impressive time (course record) of 2:09:07. His compatriot Alina Ivanova completed the race in 2:29:20. Both athletes retained their titles as they also won in 2006.

First Irish athletes were Michael O'Connor with a final time of 2:25:48 and Pauline Curley who completed the marathon in 2:42:30.

Top 5 (men)

1. Aleksey, Solokov (Russia) 2:09:07
2. Thomas Abyu (UK) 2:10:37
3. Dejene Yirdawe (Ethiopia) 2:11:08
4. Tessema Abshiro (Ethiopia) 2:14:22
5. Serhiy Zachepa (Ukraine) 2:15:12

Top 5 (women)

1. Alina Iranova (Russia) 2:29:40
2. Larisa Zyusko (Russia) 2:31:42
3. Nguriatukei Rael Kiyara (Kenya) 2:33:27
4. Helalia Johannes (Namibia) 2:35:30
5. Alena Samokhvalova (Russia) 2:35:46

Congratulations to all athletes that completed the 42km of this year's Dublin Marathon !!!