Marta Megra from Ethiopia sets new record for women's full marathon at Hengshui

HENGSHUI,China,Sept. 25,2019 -- The 2019 "Yangyuan-Six Walnuts" Hengshui Lake International Marathon kicked off at 7:30 am on September 22. The race brought together some 20,000 runners from more than 20 countries and regions,including China,the US,UK,Germany and Japan,to Hengshui Lake,known as the 'sapphire ofEast Asia',to take part in a competition that highlighted some of the key issues of our times: fitness,health,environmental protection,public welfare and the pursuit of happiness. Surrounded by the beauty of Hengshui Lake,which is one of China's national natural reserves,the event is regarded as one of China's top-tier marathon races.

The 2019 "Yangyuan-Six Walnuts" Hengshui Lake International Marathon starts on September 22

Aychew Bantie Dessie from Ethiopia came in first at the men's full marathon when he clocked in at 2 hours,8 minutes and 51 seconds,while Marta Lema Megra,also from Ethiopia,took home the honors at the women's full marathon when she crossed the finish line at 2 hours,24 minutes and 21 seconds,setting a new record for the category at Hengshui.

Hengshui has become a regular stop for many National Marathon Champions during the six years that the race has been held here. Some Chinese runners also attracted wide attention. Su Guoxiong (male -- 2 hours,17 minutes and 11 seconds) and Dan Ji (female -- 2 hours,35 minutes and 49 seconds) were the best performers in their respective groups.

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