Winner of the Vienna Marathon 2025 is Haftamu Abadi

The 21-year-old Ethiopian ran only his second marathon and improved his personal best from 2:10:33 to 2:08:28 hours. Second place went to the Kenyan Mica Cheserek, and third to the Ethiopian debutant Mogos Tuemay.

Ethiopian Abadi won Vienna City Marathon 2025

The race started at nine in the morning at two degrees above zero (the record low is -0.1 in 1986), which felt like significant sub-zero temperatures due to the icy wind. Despite the temperature drop after warm days, the favored male elite did not hesitate to set off from the Reichsbrücke in shorts, while the best women at least opted for headbands and arm warmers.

21-Year-Old is Youngest Vienna Winner in History

Among the men, the Kenyans, who were considered podium contenders, formed a larger group with some Ethiopians as expected, which first broke apart after ten kilometers. Surprisingly, the Kenyan runners gradually could not keep up, leaving Ethiopians Abadi and Tuemay to compete briefly at the front, but Abadi soon pulled away.

Incidentally, he did opt for headgear in the form of striking ear protectors, long sleeves, and gloves. He is now the youngest winner in the history of the Vienna City Marathon.

Half Marathon Winner is Thomas Messner

Thomas Messner won the half marathon in 1:04:22 hours. "It was very windy and difficult conditions. But the temperatures were okay," said the Styrian, who also won the national championship title over 21.097 km a week ago.

Incidentally, some marathon runners took a wrong turn with the half marathon leaders and were sent back to the large loop shortly before the finish.

(APA/Red)

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