Moroccan athlete Hicham Laqouahi wins 31st Marrakesh International Marathon

Moroccan athlete Hicham Laqouahi won the 31st edition of the Marrakesh International Marathon, which took place on Sunday morning, under the patronage of King Mohammed VI.

Laqouahi had run the distance of 42.097 km in 2h 06mn 32sec, thus breaking the marathon record which was achieved by Kenyan athlete Stephan Tum (2h06mn35s) since 2013.

The second spot went to Kenyan Jacob Kendagor (2h 07mn 16s), followed by Ethiopian Feleke Wondouser (2h 07mn 32s).

In the Ladies' category, Ethiopian Negeri Hawi Alemu won the title by finishing the race in 2h 27mn 56s.

Moroccan athlete Souad Kanbouchia finished second with a time of 2h 28mins 07s, followed by Ethiopian athlete Bere Asayech Ayalew with a time of 2h 28mins 20s.