Sisay Lemma, the 2024 Boston Marathon champion, is confident he will be selected for the Ethiopian Olympic marathon team for the Paris Games. With impressive credentials, including a course record in Valencia and a Boston Marathon win, Lemma believes he is the fastest among Ethiopian athletes. He aims to redeem himself after previous disappointments at the Tokyo Games and is determined to win gold for Ethiopia in Paris. Lemma’s speed and success make him a top contender for selection.
Hellen Obiri secured her second consecutive Boston Marathon victory by outkicking her competitors in the final mile to finish in 2:27:37. As a virtual lock for the Paris Olympics, Obiri hopes her teammate Sharon Lokedi will also make the team. The Kenyan federation has narrowed down the provisional roster and Obiri emphasizes the importance of having Lokedi alongside her on the challenging Paris course. Obiri’s recent successes in Boston and New York make her a strong candidate for the Olympic team.
Boston Marathon wheelchair winners Marcel Hug and Eden Rainbow-Cooper have their sights set on the Paris Olympics. Both athletes are planning to compete in the London Marathon before focusing on Paris. While Hug, a seasoned veteran with numerous wins and Paralympic gold medals, is confident in his qualification times, Rainbow-Cooper, a rising star, is also determined to make her first British Paralympic team. Despite a crash during Monday’s race, Hug set a course record and expressed a mix of pride and relief at his performance.
Lemma’s dominant performance in Boston, coupled with Obiri’s back-to-back victories, solidifies their positions as top contenders for the Olympic marathon teams. Their speed, success, and determination make them strong candidates for selection, with both athletes aiming to make their mark in Paris. Hug and Rainbow-Cooper’s aspirations for the Paralympic team showcase their commitment to excellence and overcoming challenges in pursuit of their Olympic dreams. The upcoming decisions by the Ethiopian and Kenyan federations will determine the final rosters for the Paris Games.
