Mekdes Woldu, the French-Eritrean athlete, has made headlines by breaking a national record for France in the Barcelona Marathon, finishing in an impressive 5th place with a time of 02:23:13. The event, officially known as the Zurich Marató Barcelona 2025, also served as the venue for the Spanish and Catalan Marathon Championships.
Mekdes's remarkable performance has dethroned Mamon Trape, who held the French record for just a few weeks. In an exclusive conversation with the athlete, she expressed her determination to further improve her personal bests in both the marathon and half-marathon distances. "This is only the beginning," she remarked, hinting at her ambitious plans for future races. With such a promising start, the running community eagerly anticipates what’s next for this rising star.
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