Russian Sokolov sets new record to win Dublin Marathon 2006. A Russian runner broke the record for Dublin City Marathon by a minute and a half. Aleskey Sokolov completed the 26 mile course in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 39 seconds. Fellow Russian Alina Ivanova also took the top spot in the women’s event, crossing the line in 2:29:49. It was the first time either runner had taken part in the Dublin marathon, which attracted 10,500 participants from 60 different countries.
Results – Dublin Marathon 2006
Men’s Overall
1. Aleksey Sokolov — Russia — 2:11:39
2. Oleksandr Kuzin — Ukraine — 2:13:11
3. Edwin Komen — Kenya — 2:13:26
Men’s Irish
1. Cian McLoughlin — 2:22:37
2. Paul McNamara — 2:25:44
3. Pauric McKinney — 2:28:51
Women’s Overall
1. Alina Ivanova — Russia — 2:29:49
2. Hayley Haining — Scotland — 2:31:51
3. Larisa Zyusko — Russia — 2:33:09
Women’s Irish
1. Jill Shannon — 2:42:46
2. Pauline Curley — 2:42:48
3. Lisa M Daane — 2:45:38
Wheelchair Race:
Richie Powell — Wales — 1:54:
The winner took home a cash prize of €106,400 with a bonus of €3,000 for a new course record.
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