Marathons in Macao and Shanghai - China

Marathons in Macao and Shanghai - China

Runners compete during the 2024 Shanghai Marathon in Shanghai, east China, on December. 1, 2024. Photo by Wang Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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

Great Wall marathon held in China's Tianjin

STORY: Great Wall marathon held in China's Tianjin DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon STORYLINE: The 2023 Huangyaguan Great Wall International Marathon, considered one of the world's most challenging marathons, was held Sunday in north China's Tianjin. Despite the arduous course, runners were rewarded by its spectacular views. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

Jinshanling Great Wall marathon held in N China's Hebei

STORY: Jinshanling Great Wall marathon held in N China's Hebei DATELINE: April 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jinshanling Great Wall marathon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALLI DENSON, Runner 3. various of the Great Wall STORYLINE: The Jinshanling Great Wall Marathon, known as one of the most challenging marathons, was held in north China's Hebei Province on Sunday. Hundreds of runners from different parts of the world participated in the running. This year's competition had two categories: a half marathon and a 10-kilometer race. Along the route, runners passed by various scenic spots in the area. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALLI DENSON, Runner "This was the hardest 10 km I have ever run. It was beautiful. It was exciting. It was difficult. It was challenging. It was amazing. It's a bucket list race. I'm here with my friends and we decided we were going to take a girl's trip and experience the Great Wall." The Jinshanling section of the Great Wal

New Zealand's Christchurch marathon attracts over 4,000 runners

STORY: New Zealand's Christchurch marathon attracts over 4,000 runners DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The picturesque streets of New Zealand's Christchurch were filled with runners and walkers on Sunday as the Christchurch marathon celebrated its 41st anniversary. The flat race route is widely accepted as the fastest in New Zealand. It is also very scenic and takes in iconic Christchurch areas such as Hagley Park, Avon River, Canterbury Museum, Cambridge Terrace, Oxford Terrace and Town Hall. More than 4,000 runners signed up for the event, which featured marathon, half-marathon and 10 km run. There were also kids races and wheelchair marathons. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wellington. (XHTV)

New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks

STORY: New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: ROTORUA, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rotorua Marathon STORYLINE: More than 2,400 runners stepped on the picturesque tracks around Rotorua Lake on Saturday in one of the oldest sporting events in New Zealand. Home favorite Michael Voss won by a clear margin in 2:29:21 and became the first man to win three consecutive Rotorua Marathons since the event began 58 years ago. Wellington-based athlete Mel Brandon won the women's race in 3:00:08. Earlier in the day, more than 2,400 participants set out in the sunshine to take on either the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km or 5.5km distances. Rotorua, one of North Island's top visitor destinations, is well-known for its fascinating geothermal activity, Maori culture, hot springs and mud pools. Rotorua Marathon is famous for its stunning scenery across the various race options around Lake Rotorua, the b

Athletics: Marathon Grand Championship

Athletics: Marathon Grand Championship

File photo taken Sept. 15, 2019, shows runners during the Marathon Grand Championship qualifying race for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics against a background of Tokyo Tower. The International Olympic Committee announced Oct. 16 that it is planning to move the women's and men's marathons and race walking events for the 2020 Games from Tokyo to the cooler climate of Sapporo on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo