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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Gelete Burka, who won the women’s race at the Paris Marathon 2019, is from which country?

A	Ethiopia
B	Jamaica
C	Israel
D	Norway

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The route starts on the iconic Avenue des Champs Elysees and the finish area is on Avenue Foch nearby, close to the Arc de Triomphe. The marathon route takes in most of the world-famous Paris landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Bastille, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.

Detailed explanation-2: -The finish line is located on Avenue Foch. Arrange for your family and friends to pick you up at a predetermined point after the race.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1896 a large crowd gathered to watch 191 runners participate in the first ever Paris marathon. A distance of 40km was covered over a course that is slightly different from its modern day cousin, but invariably set the standard for the famous race we know today.

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