Every year, the Venice Marathon sees seasoned runners galloping their way to the finish line. But this year, as the 33rd edition of the same kicked off, running 26.2 miles wasn't the only challenge. As the city of Venice flooded, people were forced to run in ankle-deep water.
The race started from Villa Pisani on the Brenta Riviera to the city of Venice following the route-?St Mark¡¯s Square, the Doge's Palace and then the famous Bell Tower.
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There were a lot of videos doing rounds on Twitter lauding the runners who were running in the ankle-deep water wearing knee-high boots and raincoats.
Ethiopia¡¯s Mekuant Ayenew Gebre won the race in 2:13:23 hours. The women¡¯s race was won by Kenya¡¯s Angela Jemesunde Tanui, who crossed the line in 2:31:30 hours.
The strength of these runners is laudable and their undeterred attitude commendable.
The city of Venice was hit by a high tide from Northern Adriatic Sea and strong winds which led to floods after almost a decade.?