Piazza del Duomo glistens in golden majesty. In the modern elegance of this metropolis, heightened by an air of early spring, wave after wave of runners alternate their starts. The athletic spectacle mesmerizes the throngs of spectators with its cyclical motion, seamless and infinite. Enthusiasts, onlookers and passers-by bear witness to a flood of legs and arms, a colorful celebration of the most democratic of sports disciplines, represented in all its heterogeneity by the record-breaking Milan Marathon. Statistical data, like the 8,545 individual registrations and more than 4,000 relay foursomes, can’t begin to define the immense scope of this unprecedented event. It truly marks the evolution of the relationship between running and the Lombardy capital. And this evolution is on the rise, exalted by the considerable presence of international runners – professional and otherwise – as well as the functional aesthetics guaranteed by ASICS.

Our image gallery, produced in partnership with the ‘Anima Sana In Corpore Sano’ brand and Milano Marathon’s technical sponsor, portrays the tangible victories of Kenyan Titus Kipkosgei, and Ethiopian Tigist Memuye, stopping the clock at 2h07’12” and 2h26’32” respectively. In addition, it also highlights the intangible wonders of an athletic and communal parade punctuated by wide avenues and details of Sforzesco Castle, a colorful menagerie of people, and unique views like the finish line set a few steps from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. It is a journey into the essence of modern-day Milan, its running present and future, which we depict through our lens.