Saudi Sports for All Federation Welcomes More Than 20,000 Participants for 2024 Riyadh Marathon
Representing Kenya, Kigen Wilfred Kirwa won the men’s elite marathon, followed by Tilahun Abe Gashahun of Ethiopia in second place, and El Ghouz Anouar of Morocco in third place. Saudi Sports for All Federation’s President HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud applauds the winners on the far left (Photo: AETOSWire)
The three winning participants in the women’s elite 42.2km segment all hailed from Ethiopia. Badane Bedatu Hirpa won the women’s elite marathon, Desta Nigist Muluneh came in second place, with Jebesa Zenebu Fikadu taking third place. Saudi Sports for All Federation’s President HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud stands on the far left (Photo: AETOSWire)
The top three elite male marathon runners were Kigen Wilfred Kirwa of Kenya, Tilahun Abe Gashahun of Ethiopia, and El Ghouz Anouar of Morocco, who were awarded US$30,000, US$20,000, and US$10,000 respectively. The top three female elite marathon runners, receiving the same amounts, were Badane Bedatu Hirpa, Desta Nigist Muluneh, and Jebesa Zenebu Fikadu, all from Ethiopia. Prizes for elite runners in the half marathon started at US$5,000 for first place.
SFA President HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud said: “In line with the mandate of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, events such as this are building a healthier, happier population. And with increasing numbers of participants from abroad, we are raising Saudi Arabia’s profile as a sporting nation.”
SFA Managing Director Shaima Saleh Al-Husseini said: “The remarkable figure of 36% female participation underscores our concerted efforts to empower women through sports, and helps to realize the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030. This milestone achievement heralds a brighter, healthier future.”
Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, the Saudi Arabian Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and the Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation, the event sponsors included Saudi Awwal Bank, and headline sponsors ROSHN, PepsiCo, ASICS, Twauniya, Genesis, and Al Arabiya, with a total of US$197,000 in cash prizes awarded to winners. The event was also sponsored by JPMorgan, Hisamitsu, Activia, L’Oréal, GSK, CALO, Kudu, Delta Sports, and MDLBeast.
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