Lucky Number 3: Victory Goes to Mamitu Daska as 101st Zazzle Bay to Breakers Race Enters Second Century

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 101^st annual Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12K, one of the world’s largest and oldest footraces, yesterday made history with Mamitu Daska of Ethiopia winning the overall race with the time of 39:02.4. Course record holder, Sammy Kitwara of Kenya, triumphed in the men’s division and placed second overall with the time of 34:40.5.

“As we kick-off our second century in the Bay Area, we are thrilled that this race continues to attract such a world-class athletic field”

Luck was with Daska for the 2012 race: the 2012 Zazzle Bay to Breakers winner placed second in 2011 and third in 2010. Kitwara holds the course record from the 2009 race and the world record for the 12K race.

Daska and Kitwara were also the first male and female to cross the summit at Hayes Street Hill.

“As we kick-off our second century in the Bay Area, we are thrilled that this race continues to attract such a world-class athletic field,” said Angela Fang, general manager of Zazzle Bay to Breakers. “Having a finish like this as our race turns the corner to a new century will continue to set the tone for the athletes who come forward attempting to win the crown in future years.”

Women's Results - Open Field
Place	Name	Age	Hometown	Time	Bib #
1	Mamitu Daska	28	Ethiopia	39:02.4	1
2	Diane Nukuri Johnson	27	Burundi	40:02.3	4
3	Jelliah Tinega	25	Kenya	40:33.0	2
4	Michelle Frey	30	Minneapolis, MN	40:54.9	8
5	Genoveva Kigen	31	Kenya	41:18.0	3

Men's Results - Open Field
Place	Name	Age	Hometown	Time	Bib #
1	Sammy Kitwara	25	Kenya	34:40.5	21
2	Allan Kiprono	22	Kenya	34:49.0	23
3	Direba Merga	29	Ethiopia	35:44.0	24
4	Lani Kiplagat	23	Kenya	35:45.0	26
5	Tesfaye Sendeku	28	Ethiopia	35:54.0	25

More results will follow in the coming days.

For more information on Zazzle Bay to Breakers, please visit www.zazzlebaytobreakers.com.

About Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12K

Originally known as the Cross City Race, Bay to Breakers was first held on January 1, 1912. In its first year, 186 runners started the race at Embarcadero and Market streets and only 121 runners completed the race. The winner of the first race was Robert Jackson "Bobby" Vlught, who won with a time of 44:10. Since then Bay to Breakers has grown to be one of the largest footraces in the world with more than 50,000 participants and close to 100,000 spectators annually. The race has grown to be a celebration for everyone and exemplifies the City’s irrepressible color and its affection for eclectic traditions.

About Zazzle

Zazzle is the world's leading platform for quality custom products. Zazzle's proprietary technology enables individuals, professional artists, and major brands, including Disney and Hallmark, to create and offer billions of unique products for customers worldwide. Zazzle's rapidly expanding product base covers every topic imaginable and includes t-shirts, business cards, invitations, in addition to a variety of custom gifts. Upon creation, products are instantly and accurately visualized on the site and offered in the Zazzle marketplace. When ordered, each product is made on-demand, typically within 24 hours. Launched in 2005 and based in Redwood City, California, Zazzle's vision is to redefine commerce, powered by the world's imagination.

Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12K 2012 Sponsors

Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12K 2012 sponsors to date include title sponsor Zazzle, Adidas, Volkswagen, C20 Coconut Water, SitOnIt Seating, YurBuds, Virgin America, Big 5, LinkedIn, Gilead, Active.com, the Giant Race, the Bridge to Bridge to Bridge Race, and the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. Media partners for this year’s race include: KGO Newstalk 810, KSFO 560 AM, KRON 4, and the San Francisco Examiner. Charity partners for this year’s race include: Cancer Care, MMRF, Daraja, Breathe California, and the Parks Alliance.

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