DAR ES SALAAM, May 26 -- ETHIOPIAN female athletes stole the spotlight during the special Africa Day Marathon held in Dar es Salaam, clinching top honours in the womens 21-kilometer race.

The event was organized to commemorate Africa Day and attracted both local and international runners.

Ethiopias Azam Herfoyo Ali claimed first place in the womens half marathon after clocvking 1 hou, 11 minutes  and 49 seconds to claim  4m/- cash prize.

Close behind her was a Tanzanian runner, Hamida Nasoro, who clocked 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 54 seconds to finish as the runner-up.

Third overall was a Tanzanian, Failuna Abdi Matanga, who completed the 21-kilometer race in 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 29 seconds.

Fourth ovberall was Ethiopias Am...