9th Salzburg Marathon (May 6, 2012)
The 9th Salzburg Marathon on May 6, 2012 brought a sensational atmosphere and strong performances in bright sunshine. All in all 5,797 runners from around 50 nations had opted for the Running festival in the city of Mozart reported and experienced Salzburg from the most beautiful side.
Under the eyes of marathon world record holders Patrick Makau, who enjoyed the race as an interested observer, there were Kenyan successes over 42.195 kilometers for both men and women.
was with the men Martin Kiprugut-Kosgey unbeatable in 2:16:36 hours. He won ahead of fellow Kenyans James Munyi Maregu, Julius Mbugua and Kenneth Korir. The women had Joanredich also a Kenyan winner. She won in a very good time of 2:36:08 hours ahead of the defending champion and her compatriot Risper Kimayo.
For the third time after 2007 and 2009, the 9th Salzburg Marathon took place AustrianNational Marathon Championships instead of. Local hero won the men's race Karl Aumayr (CLUB LaufImPuls) won the title in a new personal best of 2:23:25 minutes. In the case of women, crowned himself Karen Friday (Kolland Topsport Asics) in 2:47:14 hours to the Austrian champion.
Results 9th Salzburg Marathon
Men
1. Martin Kiprugut-Kosgey (KEN) – 2:16:36 hours
2. James Munyi Maregu (KEN) – 2:16:44 hours
3. Julius Mbugua (KEN) – 2:16:49 hours
Women
1. Joan Rotich (KEN) – 2:36:08 hours
2. Rispter Kimayo (KEN) – 2:39:15 hours
3. Karin Freitag (AUT) – 2:47:14 hours
Austrian national championships in marathon running
Men
1. Karl Aumayr (CLUB LaufImPuls) – 2:23:25 hours
2. Robert Gruber (LC ASKÖ Henndorf) – 2:28:06 hours
3. Marius Bock (LC ASKÖ Breitenau) – 2:32:26 hours
Women
1. Karin Freitag (Kolland Topsport Asics) – 2:47:14 hours
2. Claudia Kaiser (Plussport Saalfelden) – 3:01:15 hours
3. Natalia Steiger (LBM) – 3:02:37 hours
