Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

BEIJING, China, May 16 Kyodo - A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race. (Kyodo)

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

BEIJING, China, April 21 Kyodo - The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes. (Kyodo)

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner (C) completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Kenya wildlife rangers participate in continental challenge

STORY: Kenya wildlife rangers participate in continental challenge DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMWEL LEKIMARORO, Head Ranger, LEWA conservancy 3. various of the marathon STORYLINE: Over 100 ranger teams across Africa have participated in 2022 Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a multi-million dollar fundraising initiative, culminating in a 21-km half marathon on Saturday. In Kenya, the event took place at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the northern part of the country with two teams, each having 4 participants. The rangers did the 21-kilometer run carrying a weight of 22 kilograms each across the rough terrain. Other major challenges included sit-ups, push-ups and quizzes. The main purpose of the challenge is to showcase the different challenges rangers go through as they carry out their daily duties and also to raise money for conservation. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMWEL LEKIMARORO, Head Ranger, LEWA