Shura Kitata Tola

Shura Kitata Tola is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in the marathon and half-marathon. He has raced in several World Marathon Majors including the 2020 London Marathon where he won the race in a time of 2:05:41 and the 2018 London Marathon where he finished in second place behind Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya. Shura beat Kipchoge in the 2020 London Marathon to secure his first London Marathon title, just a second ahead of Vincent Kipchumba. His other best performances include the 2017 Rome Marathon and 2017 Frankfurt Marathon victories, where he finished with the times 2:07:30 and 2:05:50, respectively, and second in the 2018 New York City Marathon behind Lelisa Desisa with a time of 2:06:01.