Ethiopian runners dominate at Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020

Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila and Worknesh Degefa win the titles.

Ethiopian runners dominate in both men's and women's competition at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020, one of Dubai's landmark events.
Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila clocked 2:06:15 to win the men's title while in the women's race, Worknesh Degefa clocked 2:19:37 to defend the title.

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8:30am

#Ethiopia's #OlikaAdugnaBikila celebrates after winning the men's #DubaiMarathon2020
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8:25am

Enthusiastic crowd cheers runners at the Standard Chartered #DubaiMarathon 2020 on Friday.

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6:50am

Runners competing at the Standard Chartered #DubaiMarathon 2020 on Friday morning.
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6:20am

Wheelchair athletes competing at the 42.195km #DubaiMarathon on Friday.
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6:10am

Thousands gather as Standard Chartered #DubaiMarathon 2020 begins
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The elite fields took to the roads at 6am with the masses off an hour later at 7am.
The honour of getting the day's action underway falls to a stellar international field of wheelchair athletes. The 10km Road Race started at 8.15am, while the 4km Fun Run is at 11am.
Meanwhile, The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists not leave their vehicles on the roads surrounding the marathon to allow passage for emergency services.

#DubaiTram will serve you tomorrow in its habitual operation hours, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 AM. If you're planning to follow the #DubaiMarathon 2020 activities or reach Media City, use the tram to arrive at your destination hassle-free and on time. pic.twitter.com/Hkm4mg1aIe
- RTA (@rta_dubai) January 23, 2020

They listed the road closures and diversions during the course of the marathon.

#DubaiTram will serve you tomorrow in its habitual operation hours, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 AM. If you're planning to follow the #DubaiMarathon 2020 activities or reach Media City, use the tram to arrive at your destination hassle-free and on time. pic.twitter.com/Hkm4mg1aIe
- RTA (@rta_dubai) January 23, 2020

Motorists must take note if they plan to drive around these areas.

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