A paricipant competes in the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
BEIRUT, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- More than 12,000 runners from 60 countries and regions took part on Sunday in the Beirut International Marathon 2022, the National News Agency reported.
The marathon was organized by the Beirut Marathon Association in the Beirut Waterfront area under the slogan "I am Beirut."
Ethiopian runner Metko Dekiba won the men's 42km race in 2:14:21, while his compatriot Mologu Ambe claimed the women's title in 2:28:57. ■
Paricipants react after the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
Paricipants compete in the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
Ethiopian runner Mologu Ambe crosses the finish line and claims women's title in the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
Ethiopian runner Metko Dekiba crosses the finish line during the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
Participants compete in the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
Artists perform during the Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
