1. Tanzanian runner Alphonce Simbu won the men's marathon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, sharing a dead heat with Amanal Petros from Germany.
- The winners were decided by a photo finish, with Simbu winning by just 0.03 seconds.
2. In an interview, Simbu expressed gratitude for his victory and shared that he had been dreaming of this gold medal win after facing challenges in various competitions.
- He also mentioned that the heat in Tokyo was intense but his team took necessary precautions to ensure he could cope with it, as he had faced similar issues during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
3. Simbu emphasized the historical significance of his gold medal win for Tanzania, inspiring younger athletes and drawing positive attention from fellow countrymen.
- The winners were decided by a photo finish, with Simbu winning by just 0.03 seconds.
2. In an interview, Simbu expressed gratitude for his victory and shared that he had been dreaming of this gold medal win after facing challenges in various competitions.
- He also mentioned that the heat in Tokyo was intense but his team took necessary precautions to ensure he could cope with it, as he had faced similar issues during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
3. Simbu emphasized the historical significance of his gold medal win for Tanzania, inspiring younger athletes and drawing positive attention from fellow countrymen.
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Summary
2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo: Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania wins men's marathon, sharing victory with Amanal Petros from Germany via photo finish (0.03 seconds). Grateful for win, Simbu shares dream of gold and challenges faced, particularly heat issues. Cites team precautions for