Open Water. Reichert and Cunha win gold in Eilat
2013-03-05
Editorial Office
Germany's Christian Reichert and Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil won the 10km FINA Marathon in Eilat

Germany's Christian Reichert and Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil won the 10km FINA Marathon in Eilat.

Reichert took out the men’s race in 1h53:29.50 ahead of compatriot and 2012 Olympic silver medallist Thomas Lurz (1h53:34.05) and US swimmer Alexander Meyer (1h53:38.00).

Ana Marcela Cunha won the female race in 2h02:53.15. Germany's Isabelle Harle’s was second (2h02:53.40) while Italy's Martina Grimaldi touched home exactly two seconds later for the third place (2h02:55.40).

The next race will be held in Cancun, Mexico, on April 13.