Luxembourg marathon

This weekend we have visited Luxembourg and we participated to ING night marathon (as spectators of course). Great chance to try something different: sport photography. And it was quite fun despite of lacking any telezoom lens. Here are some of our most interesting images featuring the top participants and some amateurs as well. Great job to all the participants! They were amazing! 🙂

Luxembourg marathon
Ogari, Stephen (KEN), Channi, Mostafa (MAR), Demie, Chala Lemi (ETH)
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Tarus, David Kiptui (KEN)
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Kedir, Zehar (ETH),  Godana, Meseret Agama (ETH) – the winner,  Gulilat, Taye (ETH)
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Feuvrier, Paul (FRA)
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Maiyo, Johnston Kibet (KEN) – winner,  Rutto, Stephen (KEN), Negasa, Ketema Bekele (KEN), Kimeli, Dickson (KEN)
Luxembourg marathon
Maiyo, Johnston Kibet (KEN) – winner,  Rutto, Stephen (KEN), Negasa, Ketema Bekele (KEN)
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Kimeli, Dickson (KEN)
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Hailu, Mesfin Lema (ETH)
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Wessel, Holger (GER)

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