On Sunday, March 23, competitions were completed as part of the OPAP Limasol Marathon, which gathered more than 17,000 participants from 70 countries this year.
At the weekend, the Limassol embankment was filled with the energy of athletes, ready to compete for prizes in four individual races. The main race started from the marathon distance of 42 kilometers, in which more than 1000 runners experienced their strength, overcoming the route along the picturesque sea coast.
The official opening ceremony was held by the Director General of OPAP Cyprus, Alexander Davos and mayor of Limassol, Yannis Armeftis. Davos emphasized that a marathon is not only an important sporting event, but also a historically significant symbol of the struggle inspired by such legendary personalities as Spiros Luis and Stelios Kiriacids. The organizers noted that the marathon promotes the values of an honest game, unity and cooperation.
The winners of the OPAP marathon (42 km run) became:
Men:
Yorgos Tofi (Cyprus, GSE) - 02: 27: 50nik Bester (Great Britain) - 02: 28: 54 Mike Taylor (Great Britain) - 02:30:27
Women:
Elia John (Cyprus, GSP) - 02: 54: 42 Stavrula Traciva (Cyprus, GSO) - 03: 05: 47anna Kavalet (Poland) - 03:09:41
Within the framework of the marathon, the Koeas Cyprus Championship also hosted, where representatives of six sports clubs of the Federation competed. Places in this category were distributed as follows:
Men:
Yorgos Tofi (GSE) - 02: 27: 50andreas Galidis (GSP) - 02: 34: 10 gymnastic club "Pravsandandros" (GSPR) - 02:37:46
Women:
Elia John (GSP) - 02: 54: 42 Stavrula Transivula (GSO) - 03: 05: 47anna Maria Menlau (GSPR) - 03:39:56 PM MUSKITA (21 km)
Men:
Alex Gibb - 01: 10: 27 Denil Titkomb - 01: 13: 03 Napecate Kapun - 01:15:20
Women:
Krista Kane - 01: 15: 29anna Maksimova - 01: 19: 01 Svetlan Korokkin - 01:23:17 Petrolina Energy Road (10 km)
Men:
Roman Krivottsevich - 00: 31: 41Aleksey Kalistratov - 00: 32: 24przmislav Guy - 00:33:13
Women:
Diana Isakova - 00: 33: 14anastasia Marinakova - 00: 35: 39 Takes Parmasis - 00:36:46 Axlebolt Road (5 km)
Men:
Andreas Michara - 00: 16: 31rich Bond - 00: 17: 06ersan Cocker - 00:17:29
Women:
Mona Lisa Camilleri - 00:18:31 Jasmine Folts - 00: 19: 02antonia Stelik - 00:19:52
The OPAP Limasol marathon confirmed its status of one of the largest sports events of Cyprus, uniting professionals and fans of running from around the world. The organizers emphasize that a marathon is not only a competition, but also an inspiring festival of sports, friendship and strength of mind.
Source: Sigmalive.com
