2,026 Athletes Competed in the 17th Republic Run in Zeytinburnu

In the Republic Run, organized for the 17th time this year by Zeytinburnu Municipality, 2,026 athletes competed on the 10-kilometer course. Starting in front of Kazlıçeşme Sanat and ending at the same point, the race was flagged off by Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and Zeytinburnu Mayor Ömer Arısoy.

A fierce competition took place in the general classification and youth categories during the organization held in Zeytinburnu. In the men's general classification, Ali Kaya finished first with a time of 28 minutes and 58 seconds, while Obadiah Kiplangat Rop placed second, and Workneh Gerema Wakjira came in third. In the women's category, Emebet Ejigu Bizuneh took the top spot with a time of 32 minutes and 59 seconds; Elida Jelimo Korir finished second, and Fatma Arık placed third.

In the youth men's category, Sefa Karakaya secured first place, while Yusuf Taç came in second, and Samet Memedoğlu finished third. In the youth women's category, Edanur Artok took first place, Melek Aydın placed second, and Hatice Beril Bilen came in third. Following the competition, medals, trophies, and cash prizes were presented to the ranking athletes.

At the end of the race, the winners in the men's and women's general classifications received a gold medal and 10,000 TL, the runners-up received a silver medal and 20,000 TL, and the third-place finishers received a bronze medal and 15,000 TL. Athletes ranking in the top 10 in the general classification and the top 5 in the youth categories were entitled to cash prizes. Additionally, athletes placing in the top three in the youth categories were awarded medals, while trophies and medals were also given to those ranking in their respective age groups.