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Beata Naigambo

Beata Naigambo

Naigambo third in China

Beata Naigambo

Namibian marathon athlete Beata Naigambo excelled when she came third at the Dongying Yellow River International Marathon in China on Sunday, May 12.

Competing against more than 7 000 athletes, Naigambo completed the 42km event in 2 hours 41 minutes 20 seconds.

The race was won by Jin Lingling of China in 2:38:52, while Selonie Kassa of Ethiopia came second in 2:40:44.

African athletes dominated the women’s marathon, with the next six placed athletes all coming from Kenya and Ethiopia.

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