SEMI MARATHON PARIS 2024 RESULTS

SEMI MARATHON PARIS 2024 RESULTS. Our Marathon section bring us the lresults from Paris, where over 48.000 startes make 2024 Semi de Paris a huge popular success.

It was a record-breaking with over 48.000 entrants. Kenya’s Bernard Koech takes the win in 01:00:45. and Romania’s Joan Chelimo Melly, claims the women’s race in 01:06:58.

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SEMI MARATHON PARIS 2024

RESULTS

The first runners began to pound the tarmac on Boulevard Saint-Germain at 8 am, when Pierre Rabadan, the Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, fired the starting gun for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. The first elite runners crossed the finish line around 9 am, while the rest of the field followed in waves until 11:30 am. Over 48,000 runners took part in the first major running event of the 2024 season, rocking their T-shirts in the colours of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, a “2024 Great National Cause” event.

Over 48,000 runners kicked took part in the Semi de Paris, the first major running event of the year. The action began at 8 am on Boulevard Saint-Germain, with Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor of Paris responsible for Sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, initiating the race by firing the starting gun.

Elite athletes led the charge, crossing the finish line around 9 am, followed by waves of participants until 11:30 am. 

Men’s Race

The men’s race saw a fierce battle between the top contenders, but it was the 36-year-old Kenyan Bernard Koech who came out on top in Place de la Bastille in 1:00:45 on Sunday. The Frenchman Mehdi Frère fought hard until the end and finished second in 1:01:15, confirming his great form, which bodes well for this Olympic year. Another Kenyan, Jorum Okumbo (01:02:02), rounded out the podium. The other French runners put in solid performances too: another three athletes from the host nation finished near the top, with Emmanuel Levisse fourth in 01:02:11, closely followed by Donovan Christien (1:02:28) and Florian Carvalho (01:04:53).

In the men’s race, the 36-year-old Kenyan Bernard Koech emerged victorious, clocking in at 1:00:45 in Place de la Bastille. Following closely behind was the Frenchman Mehdi Frère, securing second place with a time of 1:01:15, affirming his strong form, which bodes well for this Olympic year. Another  Kenyan, Jorum Okumbo completed the podium, crossing the finish line in 1:02:02.

French runners also made their mark, with Emmanuel Levisse leading the pack in fourth place with a time of 01:02:11. Donovan Christien and Florian Carvalho followed suit, finishing closely in 1:02:28 and 01:04:53 respectively.

Women’s Race

In the women’s race, Romania’s Joan Chelimo Melly showcased her dominance over the distance, clinching victory in 1:06:58. Kenyan athletes Veronica Loleo and Jesphine Jepleting joined her on the podium, securing second and third place with times of 1:07:45 and 1:09:11 respectively.

The French contingent found strength in numbers, with Fadouwa Ledhem, Manon Trapp and Anaïs Quemener coming in fourth, fifth and sixth.

The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris is a crowd favourite and everyone has their own goal. Thousands of men and women followed in the footsteps of the champions this morning in their quest to achieve a nice ranking, deliver a strong performance or even beat their personal best.

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PODIUM PLACES

Men

1. KOECH Bernard (KEN) 01 :00 :45
2. FRERE Mehdi (FRA) 01 :01 :15
3. OKOMBO Jorum (KEN) 01 :02 :02

Women

1. MELLY Joan (ROU) 01 :06 :58
2. LOLEO Veronica (KEN) 01 :07 :45
3. JEPLETING Jesphine (KEN) 01 :09 :11

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