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Dubai (UAE): She may have lost her ladies’ marathon title to Berhane Adere in 2008 but former course record holder Askale Tafa Magarsa will be looking to regain her crown when she lines up again at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 16. Two years ago, the diminutive Ethiopian – known simply as “Askale” […]

Dubai (UAE): One year after the biggest payday of her athletics career, Ethiopia’s Berhane Adere will return to Dubai to defend her title in the 2009 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 16. Last year, the 35 year-old set a new Dubai record for the women’s event when she stormed to victory in a time […]

Dubai (UAE): The deadline date for runners looking to register for the 2009 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon has been extended to December 31. The decision to allow athletes more time to enter has been made to assist those who have been unable to commit to the event due to the recent National Day and Eid […]