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Ugandan long-distance runner Abel Chelangat produced a superb performance on Sunday to win the 2026 Barcelona Marathon, setting a new personal best of 2:04:57.<\/p>\n
Chelangat held off strong competition from Kenyan runners to secure victory in the Spanish city. Patrick Mosin finished second in 2:05:01, while fellow Kenyan Jonathan Korir came third in 2:05:29.<\/p>\n
The win continues a steady rise for the 32-year-old Ugandan runner in international marathon racing. Chelangat first gained wider attention in 2024 after winning the Rwenzori Marathon, a performance that attracted the interest of representatives from Adidas, who later invited him to compete at the Porto Marathon–a race he went on to win.<\/p>\n
He maintained that form in 2025 when he won the Rabat Marathon, a result that helped him earn selection to represent Uganda at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s Fotyen Tesfay won the women’s race at the Barcelona Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:10:53. Kenya’s Joan Jepkosgei Kiplimo finished second in 2:18:42, while Ethiopia’s Zeineba Yimer came third in 2:18:49.<\/p>\n
Chelangat’s victory adds another strong result for Uganda in long-distance running amid the country’s continued presence in international marathon competitions.<\/p>\n
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