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Abel Antón's Final Marathon in Berlin 2027

Double world marathon champion Abel Antón will run his final race in Berlin 2027 with the Aural Team, choosing the city where he previously triumphed in 1996.

Spanish marathon legend Abel Antón, a two-time world champion and Princess of Asturias Award winner, has announced that Berlin 2027 will host his final competitive marathon. The athlete will compete alongside the Aural Team, marking the end of his remarkable career in one of the cities where he achieved greatness.

Antón, who won world titles in Athens 1997 and Sevilla 1999, specifically chose Berlin for his farewell race as it was the site of his triumph in 1996 with a time of 2:09:15. The announcement was made during the 60th anniversary celebration of Aural Centros Auditivos in Valencia. michezonews.co.za