The Italiana Assicurazioni Neapolis Marathon, held yesterday in Naples, ended successfully, with the arrival and departure at the prestigious Piazza del Pebiscito.
A success that involves over 3000 registered participants, increased by about 30% compared to past editions, but that cannot be ignored also in terms of the public, who came in large numbers and exultant.
Since the first light of dawn, the event's organizational machine has worked tirelessly in the iconic Neapolitan square, so that everything could take place without any hitches and the arrival of the athletes could flow smoothly. In the meantime, an encouraging clear sky made the atmosphere magical and promised optimal weather conditions as a premise for sure fun.
At 8:00, as per the rules, the speaker's voice announced the imminent start, while the start of the race was marked by an exceptional starter, the European champion Maria Guida who, visibly excited, with the traditional shot released the adrenaline of the waiting athletes, giving life to their enthusiastic departure.
An endless trail of runners occupied the starting area for 5 minutes in a cheerful and dazzling sequence of colours characterising the team uniforms, on which stood those of the balloons and sails of the pacers – the so-called Running Angels – experienced runners, helping their colleagues to reach the chosen distance in a pre-established time.
They then set off towards the Caracciolo seafront, Castel dell'Ovo – with Vesuvius as a backdrop – and then moved on to the San Vincenzo pier, the one near the Maschio Angioino and in the immediate vicinity of the Teatro San Carlo.
An itinerary capable of arousing emotion and encouraging the performance of runners, who also run for the intimate desire to surround themselves with beauty and perhaps achieve a personal best, or simply experience the race at their own pace while having fun.
The Kenyan is also of this opinion Naibei Samuel Kiplimo, who triumphed over the 42,195 km of the queen distance in this fourth edition of the Italian Neapolis Marathon. Upon arrival, with a time of 2.15.11, also improving the previous record of the competition by a good three minutes, he declared: “Everything was fantastic, both the route, the track and also the climate”.
Regarding the race, he said he ran with the others until the 27th kilometre, then decided to push until the 32nd kilometre, where he got rid of the other opponents to reach the finish line alone.
Behind his back Noel Hitimana e Lhoussaine Oukhrid, recorded times of 2.19.27 and 2.20.39 respectively
Among the women, she preceded all the youngest of the top athletes at the start, Flomena Chepkiach, who finished his race in 2.35.11 and said he really enjoyed the competition, calling the context fantastic and hoping to return next year.
Behind his back Clementine Mukandanga (2.41.32 his time) and Federica Moroni (2.51.55)
The triumph of the half marathon was finally characterized by a very original coincidence. The first to cross the finish line, according to their respective rankings, were Dickson Simba Nyakundi (for him a time of 1.03.50) and Theresia Omosa (1.15.00), both registered with the company Caivano Runners and in life husband and wife.
Worthy of note is the result of the athletes of our territory, the sisters Francesca and Filomena Palomba, also registered Caivano runners, who distinguished themselves over the half marathon distance as follows: the first by conquering third place on the podium with a time of 1:21:43, the second by placing fifth overall – third of the Italians – with a time of 1:26:14
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Full satisfaction of the president Maurice Marino, who on behalf of the entire organizing committee declared: "The numbers tell us that we are growing. The number of registered participants has increased by about 30%, we have had athletes registered from all over Italy and from much of Europe, with presences also from other continents. Naples is a brand that helps, the route is popular thanks to the many beauties present: the Neapolis Marathon is destined to grow and the goal is to make this race one of the reference tests of the national running scene".
Article published on 14 October 2024 - 08:38
It’s great to see events like this involving so many people, we hope it continues to grow in the years to come.