Brian Kipsang and Joshua Kogo completed the all-Kenyan men’s podium as they finished second (2:07.58) and third (2:08.10), respectively.
Ethiopia’s Selam Fente Gebre finished second (2:28:22) while Kenyan Rebecca Kangogo secured third spot (2:31:16) in the women’s division.
Rome Filipino International Pacers awarded Castro with Best Male (Filipino) Runner, and Fil-Deutch sprinter Rachel de Weerd with Best Female Runner.
“This is really one of my dreams to run in the Eternal City and good preparation for my Boston Marathon next month,” de Weerd said.
On March 14, the Filipino participants representing 26 teams paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Italy Nathaniel Imperial.
For the third time, Pinoy Teens Salinlahi joined to cheer the marathoners and to showcase the folklore and culture of the Philippines at the 29-km mark. (Alona Cohon/PNA)
