Brazilian victories in the 24th Marathon International of São Paulo

„24a.Maratona International de São Paulo 2018“

The race was held this Sunday 8th of April, 100% as planned, to fill in the IAAF Label Race Regulation. Foreign runners from 6 countries were invited to run the race (13 male and 8 female, all IAAF bronze athletes).

Brazilian top runners have won the race, with reasonable results for the weather condition (77% humidity, 26oC within medium profile of 740 m)”.

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Solonei da Silva (*) guaranteed his second title and Andréia Hessel won in his debut in the race

* Solonei, himself a military runner, have won the  2011 Panamerican Marathon Event in Guadalajara and the 2013 CISM World Military Marathon in Suriname

São Paulo (SP) – Brazilians dominated the 24th São Paulo International Marathon, the main marathon event in the country. On Sunday morning (8th), at Ibirapuera Park, Solonei da Silva won the men’s singles for the second time – repeating his victory of 2012 – and Andréia Hessel won the women’s debut in the competition.

Solonei da Silva (BRA) m 2h15min55s – Photo: Sao Paulo Organization

Solonei clocked 2h15min55sec for the 42,195 meters by the avenues and bridges of Pinheiros River in the capital of São Paulo state; another Brazilian, Wellington Bezerra da Silva, followed him with 2h16min06sec.

Andréia had completed the race in 2h40min07sec, with a lead of 1min30sec for second place, Ethiopian Shewaye Woldemeskel, 2:41min37sec. The third place was also Brazilian Valdilene Silva, with the mark of 2h42min38sec.

The 24th edition of the São Paulo Marathon, an AIMS Full Member, came with new features especially in the course, became more straight and flat. The results were better than last year, showing that the initiative of Yescom Organizers have worked.

„I enjoyed the course, but it’s still hard and also interesting. I suffered because I had surgery last year and I could not train as I wanted. My pace was not adequate all the time, but it was worth putting Brazil at the top of the podium, said the two-time Champion”.

In the race, Solonei took the lead from km 34. He and Wellington Bezerra, fourth in 2017, were together until almost the end of the race, when the winner managed to open and win the São Paulo Marathon once again. „It was my first event after two years and it was not easy. I want to thank my coach and my club for their support and trust. It was not the results I wanted, but I’m very happy. “

Female
Andréia made her debut in the Marathon of São Paulo, his first marathon race in the country. The athlete is number four the national ranking and made a real test, especially from the second half. The positive performance can be confirmed by the good advantage for the second placed.

„It was the fulfillment and a dream. All the training was worth it. Running a marathon distance at home for the first time and getting the top of the podium is an incredible thing, „said the winner, who had run twice in Hamburg Marathon and at the Ibero-American Championship in Buenos Aires, where she was the winner”.

The Top-Athletes – Photo: Sao Paulo Organization

The athlete also highlighted the course. „Challenging course and you need to be focused all the time. Undoubtedly adding values any achievement here, „added the 2018 champion.

Results 2018

Male
1) Solonei da Silva (BRA), 2h15min55sec
2) Wellington Bezerra da Silva (BRA), 2h16min06sec
3) Goodfrey Kosgei (KEN), 2h16min38sec
4) Philip Kiplimo (UGA), 2h16min50sec
5) Paulo Kimutai (KEN), 2:17:18 p.m.

Female
1) Andréia Hessel (BRA), 2h40min07sec
2) Shewaye Woldemeskel (ETH), 2h41min37sec
3) Valdilene Silva (BRA), 2h42min38sec
4) Adriana Aparecida da Silva (BRA), 2h42min55sec
5) Carmen Aguilera (PRY), 2h48min03sec

All time results:

2018 – Solonei da Silva (BRA) m 2h15min55s / Andréia Hessel (BRA), 2h40min07s
2017 – Paul Kimutai (KEN), 2h17min56s / Leah Jerotich (KEN), 2h41min58s
2016 – Paul Kimutai (KEN), 2h17min14sec / Alice Kibor (KEN), 2h35min56sec
2015 – Asbel Kipsang (KEN), 2h15min15s / Carolyne Komen (KEN), 2h35min51s
2014 – Paul Kangogo (KEN), 2h14min16s / Rumokol Chepkanan (KEN), 2h42min27s
2013 – Stanlei Koech (KEN), 2h16min07 / Samira Raif (MAR), 2h38min23s
2012 – Solonei da Silva (BRA), 2h12min25s / Rumokol Chepkanan (KEN), 2h31min31s *
2011 – David Kemboi (KEN), 2h11min53s / Samira Raif (MAR), 2h36min01
2010 – Stanley Biwott (KEN), 2h11min21s / Marizete Moreira (BRA), 2h39min26s

2009 – Elias Chelimo (KEN), 2h13m59s / Marizete Moreira (BRA), 2h42m24s
2008 – Claudir Rodrigues (BRA), 2h17m07s / Mª Zeferina Baldaia (BRA), 2h42m20s
2007 – Reuben Chepkwek (KEN), 2h16m05s / Jacqueline Chebor (KEN), 2h40m12s
2006 – Rotich Solomon (KEN), 2h15m15s / Margaret Karie (KEN), 2h39m24s
2005 – José Teles (BRA), 2h19m47s / Márcia Narloch (BRA), 2h40m39s
2004 – Franck Caldeira (BRA), 2h17m30s / Margareth Karie (KEN), 2h40m10s
2003 – Genilson da Silva (BRA), 2h16m26s / Mª do Carmo Arruda (BRA), 2h39m12s
2002 – Vanderlei de Lima (BRA), 2h11m19s * / Mª Zeferina Baldaia (BRA), 2h36m07s
2001 – Stephen Rugut (KEN), 2h14m30s / Marizete Rezende (BRA), 2h38m57s
2000 – David Ngetich (KEN), 2h15m21s / Márcia Narloch (BRA), 2h40m15s
1999 – Paul Yego (QUE), 2h15m29s / Márcia Narloch (BRA), 2h37m20s
1998 – Diamantino dos Santos (BRA), 2h16m55s / Viviany Oliveira (BRA), 2h39m58s
1997 – Kipkemboi Cheruiyot (KEN), 2h17m07s / Viviany Oliveira (BRA), 2h42m13s
1996 – Chalam El Maali (MAR), 2h15m21s / Janete Mayal (BRA), 2h41m40s
1995 – Luiz A. dos Santos (BRA), 2h17m11s / Ilyna Nadezhda (RUS), 2h49m33s

By Marcelo Eduardo Braga (mbragacom)