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Xtep-Athletes Sweep Full Marathon Podiums at Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Attracting 23,000 runners globally, the 8th Edition of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon successfully launched on December 7. After an intense competition, Xtep-sponsored elite athletes delivered a dominant performance. In the men's full marathon, Ethiopian international elites swept the podium: Ayalew Seleshi Simaneh claimed victory with an impressive time of 02:23:12, followed by Wondale Melsew Baye (02:23:23) and Kebede Leta Girma (02:23:32). In the women's race, Xtep's
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