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Ethiopia's Merima may make merry in Marathon
Updated On: 16 January, 2011 06:30 AM IST | | Harit N Joshi
Ethiopia's Merima Mohammed will ensure defending Mumbai Marathon champion Bizunesh Urgesa will not have an easy run today. Even her men counterparts believe she is a superior runner
Ethiopia's Merima Mohammed will ensure defending Mumbai Marathon champion Bizunesh Urgesa will not have an easy run today. Even her men counterparts believe she is a superior runner
IF elite athletes co-ordinator Ian Ladbrooke is to be believed, then the formidable women's category might see a new Mumbai Marathon champion today.
Ethiopia's Merima Mohammed, a first-timer to Mumbai, is tipped to beat defending champion Bizunesh Urgesa. Last year's runner-up Haille Kebebush too won't give up without a tough fight.
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| Merima Mohammed during a pasta lunch organised for elite athletes on the eve of the Mumbai Marathon on Saturday. PICS/SANTOSH NAGWEKAR |
"The women's category is going to be extremely competitive. There are around 10 athletes with a personal best of 2:30. Bizunesh will face tough competition from Merima, who certainly looks stronger," said Ladbrooke.
Merima recently clocked her best timing of two hours and 23 minutes during the Toronto Waterfront Marathon last September while compatriot Bizunesh was far behind registering 2:31.
Even Merima's male counterparts do not fail to acknowledge her stupendous effort. "Bizunesh is good, but Merima is better. She is stronger and much faster," said an athlete.
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