Ethiopian runner Mula Seboka Seyfu after finishing first at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. (AP Photo) DUBAI — Ethiopians dominated the Dubai Marathon in sweeping the men's and women's podiums Friday. For the third year in a row, a debutant won the men's title. Tsegaye Mekonnen Asefa won in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 32 seconds. It was also the first sub-2:06 performance by an 18-year-old. Asefa was 41 seconds ahead of Markos Geneti Guteta, with Girmay Birhanu Gebru a further 36 seconds back in third. Ethiopians took the first eight places, and nine of the top 10. Ethiopian women claimed the first nine places, and 15 of the top 16. Mula Seboka Seyfu won in 2:25.01, followed by favorite Meselech Melkamu Haileyesus in 2:25.23, and Firehiwot Dado Tufa in 2:25.53. — AP
