Ethiopian runners win at Xiamen Marathon

STORY: Ethiopian runners win at Xiamen Marathon SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Xiamen Marathon STORYLINE: Ethiopian Asefa Boki Kebebe claimed the men's title, while his compatriot Bekelech Gudeta Borecha took the women's gold in the 2024 Xiamen Marathon on Sunday morning. Kebebe clocked a time of two hours, six minutes and 46 seconds to cross the finishing line first. Felix Kiptoo Kirwa from Kenya and Othmane El Goumri from Morocco took the silver and bronze medals in 2:06:52 and 2:07:18 respectively. The women's title went to Borecha who clocked 2:22:54, while Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi from Morocco finished second in 2:24:12. Zhang Deshun, from China, took the bronze in 2:26:53. As one of China's top marathons, the 2024 Xiamen Marathon has attracted 30,000 contestants. The Xiamen Marathon gained the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label in 2021, becoming the second Chinese marathon race to w

Runners start at 2014 Honolulu Marathon

Runners start at 2014 Honolulu Marathon

HONOLULU, United States - Runners dressed in various costumes start at the Honolulu Marathon in Hawaii on Dec. 14, 2014. Some 30,000 runners took part, including about 13,000 Japanese.

30,000 runners take part in Osaka marathon

30,000 runners take part in Osaka marathon

OSAKA, Japan - Around 30,000 people run near Osaka Castle on Oct. 26, 2014, during an annual Osaka marathon that takes in sightseeing spots in the western Japan city. (Pool photo by Yomiuri Shimbun)

Some 30,000 people join Tokyo Marathon

Some 30,000 people join Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Some 30,000 people from Japan and around the world alongside invited world-class competitive marathon runners begin the Tokyo Marathon, the Japanese capital's first large-scale event of its kind, at the Tokyo governmental building in rainy weather on Feb. 18. Modeled on other international races such as the New York Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon replaced its forerunner, the Tokyo International Marathon.

Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon kicks off with around 30,000 participants

STORY: Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon kicks off with around 30,000 participants DATELINE: May 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon STORYLINE: After being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Ulan Bator International Marathon kicked off in Ulan Bator on Saturday. "Ulan Bator will always be a city that supports runners and develops the sport of running. The international marathon not only inspires people to run, but it has also become one of the most anticipated events for domestic and foreign runners," Dolgorsuren Sumiyabazar, mayor of Ulan Bator, said at the opening ceremony. Around 30,000 runners from over 20 countries and regions are competing in five categories, featuring the full marathon, half marathon, family marathon and wheelchair marathon. The capital of Mongolia closed its main roads to cars and open them up to pedestrians and bikers to promote a low carbon lifestyle and physical activi

Some 30,000 people join Tokyo Marathon

Some 30,000 people join Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Some 30,000 people from Japan and around the world alongside invited world-class competitive marathon runners begin the Tokyo Marathon, the Japanese capital's first large-scale event of its kind, at the Tokyo governmental building in rainy weather on Feb. 18. Modeled on other international races such as the New York Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon replaced its forerunner, the Tokyo International Marathon. (Kyodo)

Runners take off at 2015 Honolulu Marathon

Runners take off at 2015 Honolulu Marathon

Runners make starts during the Honolulu Marathon in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 13, 2015. Among some 30,000 participants, around 12,500 were Japanese. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Former comedian to bring additional excitement through painting

Former comedian to bring additional excitement through painting

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (R) and comedian-turned-painter Jimmy Onishi pose with a painting, done by Onishi with the aim of promoting the 2015 Osaka Marathon, at a press conference in Osaka on June 12, 2015. The 5th event, in which around 30,000 runners have participated each time previously, will be held on Oct. 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

30,000 runners take part in Osaka marathon

30,000 runners take part in Osaka marathon

OSAKA, Japan - Around 30,000 people run near Osaka Castle on Oct. 26, 2014, during an annual Osaka marathon that takes in sightseeing spots in the western Japan city. (Pool photo by Yomiuri Shimbun)(Kyodo)