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Kilp Claims Alutaguse Title in Three-Way Dead Heat Finish
Marko Kilp secured victory in the men's 45km race at the 48th Alutaguse Marathon, the first classic event of the Estoloppeti season, after he, Henri Roos, and Raido Ränkel all crossed the finish line with an identical time of 2:00:08.
- —Marko Kilp and Tatjana Mannima secured victories in the men's and women's main races, respectively, at the 48th Alutaguse Marathon, the first classic marathon of the Estoloppeti season.
- —The men's 45 km marathon saw a tight finish with Marko Kilp, Henri Roos, and Raido Ränkel crossing the line with identical times of 2:00:08.
- —Tatjana Mannima won the women's 45 km race in 2:22:36, followed by Merilin Jürisaar and Aveli Juursalu.
- —Nearly 1000 skiers participated in the main events of the marathon, with 545 competing in the 45 km distance and 419 in the 24 km half-marathon.
- —The Alutaguse Marathon is the third stage of the Estoloppeti series, with the 52nd Tartu Marathon scheduled for the following weekend.
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The photo finish in the men's race at the Alutaguse Marathon underscores the high level of competition at the start of Estonia's classic ski season. With nearly 1000 participants, the event confirms strong grassroots and amateur interest in the sport. The results and athlete statements frame this marathon less as a standalone contest and more as a critical proving ground for the upcoming and more prestigious Tartu Marathon.