Half Marathon kicks off in Yangzhou

Berehanu Tsegu from Ethiopia wins the men's race with a record time of 00:59:56 at the Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province on Aril 21. [Photo/yznews.com.cn]

The Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon kicked off in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province on April 21.

The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) Gold Label Road Race attracted 35,000 runners from more than 40 countries and regions, including more than 100 professional athletes.

The 21.09751-kilometer track linked the most popular cultural relics and historical parks in the city, such as the Grand Canal, Dongguan Street and Slender West Lake.

Berehanu Tsegu from Ethiopia and Perine Nengampi from Kenya won the men and women's races, respectively.

Kenya's Perine Nengampi enjoyed a strong victory in the women's race with a time of 1:08:04 at the Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province on Aril 21. [Photo/yznews.com.cn]