São Paulo International Marathon
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The São Paulo International Marathon[a] (Portuguese: Maratona Internacional de São Paulo[4]) is an annual road-based marathon hosted by São Paulo, Brazil, since 1995.[2][3][5] It was categorized as a Bronze Label Road Race by the International Association of Athletics Federations, and is the first race in Brazil to have achieved this distinction.[2] The marathon is also a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.[1] During the race weekend, a half marathon, a 10K race, and a 5K race are also offered.[4]
| São Paulo International Marathon | |
|---|---|
 Ibirapuera Park, where the races start and finish | |
| Date | April[1] |
| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K |
| Established | 1995[2][3] |
| Official site | São Paulo Int' Marathon |
History
The inaugural race was held on 9 October 1995.[2][6] The marathon was won by Brazilian runner Luíz Antônio dos Santos and Russian runner Nadezhda Wijenberg, with finish times of 2:17:11 and 2:39:33, respectively.[6]
In 2000, Brazilian military parachutist and debut marathoner Alex Januario led for most of the race, but finished second after Kenyan runner David Ngetich passed him less than 3 km (1.9 mi) away from the finish line.[7]
Course
All the races start and finish in Ibirapuera Park.[2]
List of winners
| Edition | Year | Men's winner | Time (m:s) | Women's winner | Time (m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1995 |  Luíz Antônio dos Santos (BRA) |
2:17:11 |  Nadezhda Wijenberg (RUS) |
2:39:33 |
| 2nd | 1996 |  Chaham El Maati (MAR) |
2:15:21 | Janete Mayal (BRA) |
2:41:40 |
| 3rd | 1997 |  Vincent Cheruiyot (KEN) |
2:17:02 | Viviany de Oliveira (BRA) |
2:42:13 |
| 4th | 1998 | Diamantino dos Santos (BRA) |
2:16:55 | Viviany de Oliveira (BRA) |
2:39:59 |
| 5th | 1999 | Paul Yego (KEN) |
2:15:20 | Márcia Narloch (BRA) |
2:37:19 |
| 6th | 2000 | David Ngetich (KEN) |
2:15:21 | Márcia Narloch (BRA) |
2:40:15 |
| 7th | 2001 | Stephen Rugut (KEN) |
2:14:30 | Marizete de Paula (BRA) |
2:38:57 |
| 8th | 2002 | Vanderlei de Lima (BRA) |
2:11:20 | Maria Zeferina Baldaia (BRA) |
2:36:07 |
| 9th | 2003 | Genilson Júnior (BRA) |
2:16:41 | Maria do Carmo Arruda (KEN) |
2:39:02 |
| 10th | 2004 | Franck de Almeida (BRA) |
2:17:27 | Margaret Toroitich (KEN) |
2:40:10 |
| 11th | 2005 | José Teles de Souza (BRA) |
2:19:47 | Márcia Narloch (BRA) |
2:40:39 |
| 12th | 2006 | Solomon Rotich (KEN) |
2:15:15 | Margaret Toroitich (KEN) |
2:39:24 |
| 13th | 2007 | Reuben Chepwik (KEN) |
2:16:05 | Jackline Chebor (KEN) |
2:40:12 |
| 14th | 2008 | Claudir Rodrigues (BRA) |
2:17:07 | Maria Zeferina Baldaia (BRA) |
2:42:21 |
| 15th | 2009 | Elias Kemboi (KEN) |
2:13:59 | Marizete Moreira (BRA) |
2:41:43 |
| 16th | 2010 | Stanley Biwott (KEN) |
2:11:19 | Marizete Moreira (BRA) |
2:39:26 |
| 17th | 2011 | David Kiyeng (KEN) |
2:11:51 | Samira Raif (MAR) |
2:36:01 |
| 18th | 2012 | Solonei da Silva (BRA) |
2:12:25 | Elizabeth Rumokol (KEN) |
2:31:31 |
| 19th | 2013 | Stanley Koech (KEN) |
2:16:04 | Samira Raif (MAR) |
2:38:21 |
| 20th | 2014 | Paul Kangogo (KEN) |
2:14:18 | Elizabeth Rumokol (KEN) |
2:42:27 |
| 21st | 2015 | Asbel Kipsang (KEN) |
2:15:14 | Caroline Komen (KEN) |
2:35:49 |
| 22nd | 2016 | Paul Kimutai (KEN) |
2:17:14 | Alice Jepkemboi (KEN) |
2:35:56 |
| 23rd | 2017 | Paul Kimutai (KEN) |
2:17:56 | Leah Jerotich (KEN) |
2:41:58 |
| 24th | 2018 | Solonei da Silva (BRA) |
2:16:00 | Andreia Hessel (BRA) |
2:40:07 |
| 25th | 2019 | Pharis Kimani (KEN) |
2:18:33 |  Sifan Melaku (ETH) |
2:35:04 |
| 26th | 2022 | Tilahun Nigusie (ETH) |
2:18:04 | Kebebush Yisma (ETH) |
2:37:40 |
| 27th | 2023 | Vestus Chemjor (KEN) |
2:15:20 | Yadne Alemayehu (ETH) |
2:34:48 |
| 28th | 2024 | Nicholas Kiptoo (KEN) |
2:16:25 |  Helen Baltazar (BOL) |
2:50:13 |
Wins by country
See also
Notes
References
External links
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