Los Angeles Marathon: Oromo runners dominate results

Gebo Burka Gemeda of Oromia wins the men’s race but can’t make up the 17:41 head start given to the women.

Amane Gobena Gemeda, of Oromia, wins the women’s division in the Los Angeles Marathon in Santa Monica, Calif., Sunday, March 9, 2014. She finished in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 37 seconds.

2014 ASICS LA Marathon men’s winner Gebo Burka Gemeda of Oromia, celebrates crosses the finish line in Santa Monica Calif, with a time of 2: 10: 37. Sunday, March 9, 2014

March 9, 2014, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two runners from Oromia region of Ethiopia claimed top bragging rights at the Los Angeles Marathon, which saw temperatures hit 80 on Sunday.Amane Gobena Gemeda was first to cross the finish line in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 37 seconds.

Gebo Burka won for the men in 2:10:37.Goben beat Burka to the finish line by 41 seconds. That won her a $50,000 bonus in addition to the $25,000 first prize. Gobena placed second in the Los Angeles Marathon in 2009.Tigist Tufa of Ethiopia finished second in 2:28:04 and American Lauren Kleppin was third in 2:28:48, some 13 minutes faster than her previous best.

Lani Rutto of Kenya was the second man to finish, in 2:10:48. Defending champion Erick Mose was third in 2:12:56.The marathon wasn’t all fun and games for some runners.Paramedics said one 28-year-old man suffered a heart attack along the route and had to be resuscitated. Another had a seizure.Firefighters said at least five runners were transported to the hospital due to warm temperatures.The sunny, 80 degree heat proved hard for about 1,000 people who sought help at the 10 medical stations set up along the route.Those not competing in the marathon had to maneuver around several road closures from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. The race also meant tighter security measures in light of last year’s bombing at the Boston Marathon.CNS and the Associated Press contributed to this report.  source   (  http://ayyaantuu.com/sport/oromo-runners-dominate-results/  )