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'Have you ever seen anything like that?' Simbu wins marathon by 0.03 seconds

'Have you ever seen anything like that?' Simbu wins marathon by 0.03 seconds

Summary

In a close race at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Alphonce Felix Simbu from Tanzania won the men's marathon. He finished just 0.03 seconds ahead of Amanal Petros from Germany.

Key Facts

  • The event was the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships.
  • Alphonce Felix Simbu is from Tanzania.
  • Simbu won the marathon by 0.03 seconds.
  • Amanal Petros from Germany came in second place.
  • The race ended in a sprint finish.
  • The championship took place in Tokyo.

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