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Fastest Men’s Field Ever In Frankfurt, Former Winner Meskerem Assefa Returns

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The 43rd Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on October 25 will feature the event's fastest-ever men's field and the return of 2018 winner Meskerem Assefa.

The 43rd Mainova Frankfurt Marathon will take place on October 25, featuring the fastest men's field in the history of the event.
Four runners on the start list have personal bests under 2:05:00 and another four have run under 2:07:00.
Jo Schindler is serving his 25th year as Race Director of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon.
European Champion Amanal Petros heads the start list holding the German record of 2:04:03.
Ethiopia’s Andualem Belay and German runners Samuel Fitwi and Richard Ringer have also run under 2:05:00.
2018 champion Meskerem Assefa of Ethiopia has confirmed her return to the elite women's field after overcoming visa hurdles.
Meskerem Assefa holds a personal best of 2:20:36, making her the third-fastest runner on the start list.
Zeineba Yimer of Ethiopia leads the women's entries with 2:18:47, followed by US runner Betsy Saina with 2:19:17.
2023 winner Buzunesh Getachew of Ethiopia has withdrawn from the race due to an injury.
Germany’s Blanka Dörfel is expected to make a strong debut in the race.