Tokyo Women’s Marathon Stunning Completion
In Tokyo, the women’s marathon took place in the world of Athletics. Kenya’s Perez was Jepchirchir, who was already an Olympic champion, showed her efforts on time when it was most important. At the streets of Tokyo, 42 km away, he and Ethiopia Vigist Asefan entered the shoulder of the Japan national stadium.
Asstefan, who broke only a record of Jepchirchir in the London Marathon this year, kept the initiative on the track. It seems that the Ethiopian would be completed by the end. But since the last 100 meters approached, Jepchirchir turned to his treadmed who had seen those battles before. He accelerated an inch inch, pulling from his opponent. According to the line, he was clear for two seconds at 2:24: 43, he removed his hands in unbelief. “I really didn’t expect me to win,” he said when he explained that his vision went into one last effort.
The scene had a familiar response for Assefa. At the Olympic Games in Paris last year, he was caught by the last meters of Sypa Hassan. The result here in Tokyo was different in detail, but it looks like Sting. “I don’t like to think that I have lost gold,” he said. Its construction was disrupted after its record run in London, and he confessed that the preparation was not ideal. However, silver was proof that he remained one of the most lowest sports marathons, even in those days when he was offended.
The surprise of the day, and maybe so far the championships came from Uruguay Julia Patining. Only 25 years old and in his second marathon he found a thick of the chase, because the others fell. It’s a steady rhythm and in the center of unstoppable attention, he bronze the bronze 2. On 25, the first global medal for his country in Marathon. “I can’t believe it, I’m shocked,” he said. His performance gave admirations from athletes and coaches. Small peoples rarely stand out in the front package of Marathon, but Patinna proved that the opportunity can meet the preparation that awaits.
The race itself was created in the early step of Susanna Salivan from the United States. He broke simple, drawing attention to the field in the first half. While he could not lead, his efforts created a lively pace. Sullivan is still over the fourth. 28. On 17, a performance that will strengthen its reputation as the risks of unfraid shower.
Non-finals were Vigist Cathering of Ethiopia, while Japan’s Cana Kobayashi was home to seventh. The home crowd recognized his struggle with long applause when he passed the line, reflecting the spirituality of the recent years.
Jepchirchir’s victory increases a career that already includes victories of Olympic gold and big city. What was distinguished in Tokyo was his ability to complete after the tactical race and flowed the streets. Marathon runners often talk about hidden energy, reservoir that can be caused without warning. Jepchirchir stressed the items in a state when Assaf seemed to be ready to claim the crown.
The closing counters for fans at the stadium have provided the type of drama, which makes the marathon special. Discipline is known as attractive and endurance, but when the two runners go to a final straight step, which becomes closer to the fight. Jepchirchir in Tokyo had a sharper blow and a simpler mind.
