The world's elite runners confirm their participation in the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the organizers of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company "ADNOC", the official sponsor of the global event, revealed the joining of 4 elite global runners who confirmed their participation in the upcoming global event in its third edition, which will be held on November 26.

After the recent announcement of the first group of international athletes participating in the event, two of the elite runners in the men’s category will be joined, as Robin Kiprop Kibego, winner of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2019, returns to participate in the event again in an attempt to defend his title, and surpass the personal best record Its two hours, three minutes, and fifty-five seconds.

The Kenyan runner is ranked 20th in the world, and his recent achievements include runners-up in the Buenos Aires Marathon 2019 and the Milan Marathon 2021. Kenyan runner Abel Kirui, who is one of the leading contenders for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon title, will participate in the event, with a personal record of two hours and five hours minutes and 4 seconds.

As for the elite runners who have confirmed their participation in the event, Kenyan Vivian Kiplagat will return to the UAE to defend her title after winning the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2019. Kiplagat was crowned by winning the 2019 Milan Marathon and Buenos Aires 2018 Marathon, and she will do her best to break her record A personal one of two hours and twenty-two minutes and eleven seconds.

Also joining the women's category is the Ethiopian runner Alemo Megherto, who currently ranks 40th in the world with a personal time of two hours and twenty-one minutes and ten seconds.. Megherto's achievements in the world of racing include first place in the 2019 Rome Marathon and second place in the 2019 Frankfurt Marathon.

Aref Al-Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said in a press statement: "Our preparations for the third edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon continue, and it is expected that the elite of the world's best runners and female runners will participate, and with the return of the champions of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to defend their titles in the 2021 edition, Which will contribute to raising the competitive level among the elite participating group, which will enhance the global position of the event as one of the most prestigious races in terms of attracting the most prominent athletes. Everyone has a rich and privileged participation.

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