Ethiopia's Asefa Bekele has claimed victory in the 2018 Dublin Marathon.
Bekele won the men's race in a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 23 seconds.
His compatriot Mesera Dubiso is celebrating victory in the women's race after coming home first in a time of 2 hours 33 minutes and 48 seconds.
Mick Clohisey took the men's national title with Lizzie Lee claiming the women's national title.
John Charles Smith from England won the wheelchair race in a time of 1 hour 36 minutes and 12 seconds.
Asefa Bekele of Ethiopia takes home the 39th @sseairtricity #DublinMarathon title in an incredible time of 2:13:23 (TBC) 🏃🏼♂️#ICANIWILL pic.twitter.com/uoazgsn2Qm
— Dublin Marathon (@dublinmarathon) 28 October 2018
The @sseairtricity #DublinMarathon is officially underway here in the capital! 20,000+ participants have just departed & are ready to conquer the 26.2 miles!
Follow all the live action via our YouTube channel 👉🏻 https://t.co/VpgPai63xK pic.twitter.com/GzJ8D8zBmT
— Dublin Marathon (@dublinmarathon) 28 October 2018
Female participation is being celebrated in today's 39th Dublin City Marathon with nationalist and feminist Constant Markievitz appearing on the finishers' medals.
The race has grown ten-fold since it's inception almost four decades ago with the number of female participants growing from just 70 in 1980 to 7,000 today.
20,000 runners are taking part in today's race.
A number of road closures are in place throughout the day - as well as changes to public transport routes.
Reminder: The Dublin City Marathon takes place today with widespread traffic restrictions in the city for the duration: visit :https://t.co/ts2lx9PV0x for road closures
— Traffic Mgmt. Centre (@DCCTraffic) 28 October 2018
