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<div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1728375459454IMG_5249.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay CIty. Handout photo."/>The Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay CIty. Handout photo</div>MANILA — Eduard Flores conquered the Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon as he sat atop 8,000 runners who braved the rains, early Sunday morning at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay.The General Santos City-born standout clocked in at two hours, 33 minutes, and 22 seconds as he aced his first ever marathon which traversed through Ayala Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and Intramuros and showcased the beauty of the nation&#x27;s capital for the whole 42 km route.Flores bested Kenyan David Kipsang, who finished second with 2:39:05, and fellow Pinoy Edsel Moral, who wound up third with 2:39:38, in the men&#x27;s division.Meanwhile, Jane Wanjiru Muriuki of Kenya was the fastest in the women&#x27;s division as she finished the course in three hours, 11 minutes, and 34 seconds. Maricar Camacho placed second with her time of 3:20:54, while Jocelyn Elijeran was third with 3:29:11.It was a rousing success in the eyes of RUNRIO president and CEO Rio de la Cruz as the event drew participants from 30 countries, notably from the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and Australia, to name a few.&quot;Natuwa yung mga runners kasi naipakita natin yung ganda ng Manila. We&#x27;re very happy kasi first time natin gamitin yung route and they really appreciated the sceneries,&quot; he said of the event.De La Cruz also believes that the warm reception that the event garnered is a first step in making the Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon be viewed in the same regards as other Southeast Asian marathons like those in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City, with the famed running coach hopeful in establishing a sought after marathon series in the region.Triathlete Nikko Huelgas also applauded the event, saying: &quot;We get to see a lot of runners joining the event where we can promote active lifestyle and proper wellness. With the Manila Marathon, we can really position the Philippines as being a top destination for sports tourism.&quot;Sonny Wagdos topped the men&#x27;s 21 km with his time of one hour, seven minutes, and 10 seconds followed by Lowegene Aliligay (1:14:43) and Rodmar Pullido (1:16:11), while Maria Jonna Lina Abutas was the fastest female clocking in at one hour, 29 minutes, and 15 seconds as she was chased by Jennelyn Isibido (1:35:06) and Jenalyn Galvez (1:40:32) in the race.In the 10 km race, James Darrel Orduna was the fastest among males with 32 minutes and 11 seconds, ahead of Junel Gobotia (33:04) and Jaspher Delfino (36:03), while Edna Magtubo was the top female with her 41 minutes and 48 second-time, followed by Melody Lantad (44:09) and Christine Andres (55:51).In the 5 km race, Alfrence Braza was the top male with 16 minutes and 11 seconds, followed by Mark Angelo Biagtan (17:33) and Cavin Vidal (17:36), as Jash Mae Dhuaylungod was the best female with her 23 minutes and six seconds time, ahead of Patricia Paglicauan (25:13) and Leny Joy Gaviota (25:35).

Eduard Flores conquered the Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon as he sat atop 8,000 runners who braved the rains, early Sunday morning at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay.

Eduard Flores conquered the Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon as he sat atop 8,000 runners who braved the rains, early Sunday morning at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay.

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Eduard Flores, Jane Wanjiru Muriuki rule Galaxy Marathon men’s, women’s divisions

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Published Oct 08, 2024 04:41 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 08, 2024 09:10 PM PHT

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