China today won the first gold in the men’s marathon at the Asian Games thanks to the runner’s mark of two hours, thirteen minutes and two seconds He is Jie in Asiada taking place in the city of Hangzhou.
He was ahead of Han Il Ryong of North Korea by 25 seconds and his compatriot Yang Shaohui by 27 seconds.who won silver and bronze in this discipline.
“I told my coach that I have a dream and I will achieve it no matter what.“said the 24-year-old runner, who won the top title after a very close competition with the North Korean athlete.
The gold went to the women’s marathon Eunice Chebichii Paul Chumbafrom Bahrain (2:26:14), followed by China Zhang Deshun (2:27:55) and the Kyrgyz Sardana Trofimova (2:28:41).
China dominated the medal table of the competition with a total of 165 gold medalsof 33 and 32 to their pursuers, Japan and South Korea.
Source: La Verdad
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