The marathon was run in Turkish megacity on Sunday.

Lishan Yigezu Fanta of Ethiopia came on the second place with 2.11.37 while Iaroslav Musinchi of Moldova was ranked third with 2.11.43.

In women, Nailya Yulamanova of Russia became the winner of the marathon with a time of 2.30.17. Yuliya Gromova of Russia was ranked second with 2.31.36 and Mehtap Sizmaz third with 2.3.17.

Earlier, Selim Bayrak of Turkey has won the 15-kilometre race with a time of 43.59. Kiprotich Yegon of Ethiopia came on the second place with 44.01 and Bazu Worku of Ethiopia on the third place with 44.14.

In women's 15-kilometre race, Helen Southcott of Britain won the marathon with the time of 49.13. Luminita Talpos of Romania came on the second place with 50.34 and Lydia Njeri Mathathi of Kenya on the third place with 50.47.


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