Italian Yemaneberhan Crippa Wins Paris Marathon, Ethiopian Shure Demise Shatters Women's Record

Nearly 60,000 runners competed in the prestigious annual race through the streets of Paris.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:36am

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In the 2026 Paris Marathon, Italian runner Yemaneberhan Crippa emerged victorious among the nearly 60,000 competitors, while Ethiopian athlete Shure Demise shattered the previous women's course record.

Why it matters

The Paris Marathon is one of the most prestigious annual running events in the world, attracting top international talent. Crippa and Demise's performances highlight the high level of competition and the continued dominance of East African runners in long-distance events.

The details

Yemaneberhan Crippa, an Italian runner, crossed the finish line first in the men's race with a time of 2:05:34, edging out the competition in the 26.2-mile course through the streets of Paris. In the women's race, Ethiopian athlete Shure Demise shattered the previous course record, finishing with a time of 2:15:45, over a minute faster than the previous mark.

  • The 2026 Paris Marathon took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Yemaneberhan Crippa's winning time of 2:05:34 was the fastest in the men's race.
  • Shure Demise's record-breaking time of 2:15:45 in the women's race was over a minute faster than the previous course record.

The players

Yemaneberhan Crippa

An Italian long-distance runner who won the 2026 Paris Marathon with a time of 2:05:34.

Shure Demise

An Ethiopian long-distance runner who set a new course record in the women's race at the 2026 Paris Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:15:45.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Paris Marathon is a dream come true. I'm honored to have competed against such a talented field of runners.”

— Yemaneberhan Crippa, 2026 Paris Marathon Men's Champion

“I'm thrilled to have set a new course record here in Paris. This is a testament to the hard work my team and I have put in over the past year.”

— Shure Demise, 2026 Paris Marathon Women's Champion

What’s next

Crippa and Demise are both expected to compete in the 2026 Summer Olympics in Paris, where they will look to add Olympic gold medals to their accomplishments.

The takeaway

The 2026 Paris Marathon showcased the continued excellence of East African long-distance runners, with Italian Yemaneberhan Crippa and Ethiopian Shure Demise delivering dominant performances to win the men's and women's races, respectively.