"Turkey's Fastest Marathon" Marathon Izmir Avek, organized for the fifth time this year by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, was run with the participation of 38 distinguished athletes from 600 countries. The award ceremony of the 42-kilometer race was held in Kültürpark. In the men's race, Kenyan Vitalis Kibiwot had a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes and 8 seconds. Ethiopian Sendeku Alelgn came second with 2 hours 13 minutes 42 seconds, and Kenyan Silas Kurui came third with 2 hours 13 minutes 47 seconds. Ethiopian Aamelmal Tagel took first place in the women's race with 42 hours 2 minutes 37 seconds in the 26-kilometer run. Ethiopian Bekelech Bedada He came second with 2 hours, 42 minutes and 10 seconds, and Japanese Suguru Oktabe came third with 2 hours, 43 minutes and 16 seconds.
Total prize of 42 thousand dollars in 42K
In the 42K Marathon Izmir Avek 2024 General Men's and General Women's categories, the first winner received 10 thousand dollars, the second 5 thousand dollars, the third 3 thousand dollars, the fourth 2 thousand dollars, and the fifth winner 42 dollars. The awards to the winners of XNUMXK were given by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor. Dr. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Council CHP Group on behalf of Cemil Tugay Sözcüsü and Karabağlar Municipality Deputy Mayor Elvin Sönmez Güler, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Ertuğrul Tugay, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Youth and Sports Services Department Head Hakan Orhunbilge, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club President Hüseyin Egeli, Ege Şehir A.Ş Chairman of the Board of Directors Ersan Odaman. AVEK Automotive General Manager Derya Uluğ and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Council Member Aras Kaynarca.
Total prize for 42 K Turkish women and men is 100 thousand TL
In 42K Turkish Women and Turkish Men, the first place was awarded 14 thousand TL, the second 12 thousand TL, the third 10 thousand TL, the fourth 8 thousand TL, and the fifth place 6 thousand TL. The competition ceremony, where a total of 50 thousand TL was given in both categories, was enlivened with dance shows and concerts. In the 42K Turkey Men's category, the first place was Hakan Turan (2 hours 51 minutes 3 seconds), the second place was Serdar Sezer (2 hours 51 minutes 6 seconds), the third place was Erkan Bacak (2 hours 52 minutes 5 seconds). The first place in the 42K Women's category was Tuğba Türkgülü (3 hours 52 seconds). minute 21 seconds), second place was achieved by Selin Çimrin (4 hours 2 minutes 22 seconds) and third place was Pınar Doğan (4 hours 19 minutes 53 seconds).
The run started at 08.00
The start of the 42-kilometer race was given at 08.00 in front of Şair Eşref Boulevard Kültürpark Old İZFAŞ building. The athletes started via Alsancak. KarşıyakaThey reached and turned back before reaching Bostanlı Pier. The athletes reached İnciraltı via the same track, this time via Mustafa Kemal Sahil Boulevard, and completed the race at the starting point, returning from Marina İzmir. This year, within the scope of Marathon İzmir, the 10-kilometer run was held with the participation of 5 thousand athletes. and the winners were given awards.
