
from A.A.I website Florence marathon results
Barry Minnock (Rathfarnham) in his debut marathon and
Brian MacMahon (Clonliffe) ran together for three-quarters of the Florence marathon (32 km) before Barry opened up a 30 seconds gap over the next few kilometres. Brian closed again over the last few kilometres.
Donna Mahon (Rathfarnham) was 14th woman in her debut marathon.
Aisling Coppinger was 35th woman. Elite mountain runner Anna Pichrtova (CZE) was fifth woman in 2:41:58. The race course included narrow and cobbled streets, which do not help your running rhythm.
1. Ben Chebet Kipruto (KEN) 2:11:21
12. Barry Minnock 2:24:00
13. Brian MacMahon 2:24:14
1. Maria Gradwohl (AUT) 2:35:41
14. Donna Mahon 2:53:49
35. Aisling Coppinger 3:10:54