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The route taken by the athletes is an ancient holy trail followed by pilgrims in the past, who travelled from Dion to the summits of Mount Olympus, in homage to Zeus.
Starting in Dion, this year's 415 athletes followed an uphill route for 21 kilometres, to reach an altitude of 2600 metres in the Muses Plateau. They then crossed "Zonaria", below the well-known Throne of Zeus, and started their descent via "Zolotas" refuge, "Prionia" and Enipeas Gorge, before completing their exciting race in Litochoro town.
This year's winner was Dimitrios Theodorakakos of Salomon Hellas, 05:09:25. The second place took Dimitrios Eleutheriou of Dynafit, 05:13:11. The third winner was Thanasis Pagounadis of Salomon Hellas, 05:15:52.
In the women's category, the first winner was Christina Giazitzidou of Salomon Hellas with, 06:06:28, whilst in second place, Maria Malai of La Sportiva Team Greece, 06:19:52, and finally in third place, Foteini Koloka of Salomon Hellas, 06:25:33.
Despite high temperatures and very hot weather conditions, 365 athletes finished the race in valid time representing 13 countries.
The Olympus Marathon Trail Running event takes place in cooperation with the Municipality of Dion-Olympos.
The Main Sponsor is the company PRODEA Investments Company.
Sponsors are Salomon, Suunto, Runner Store, Deloitte, Stoiximan, ELVAL COLOUR, Ravago Hellas, Monotez S.A., Novo Νordisk, Squeezy Sports Nutrition, Vikos natural mineral water.
Text & Photo Credits: Olympus Marathon
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