Peng Jianhua touches the finish line of Xiamen Huandong Half Marathon in Xiamen, China, on Dec. 18, 2022. (Xiamen Huandong/Handout via Xinhua)
China's Peng Jianhua broke the 13-year-old half marathon national record in Xiamen on Sunday.
XIAMEN, China, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's runner Peng Jianhua refreshed the 13-year-old half marathon national record here on Sunday at the second Xiamen Huandong Half Marathon which attracted 18,000 participants.
Xiamen Huandong Half Marathon starts in Xiamen, China, on Dec. 18, 2022. (Xiamen Huandong/Handout via Xinhua)
Peng claimed the men's title in one hour two minutes and 30 seconds, breaking the previous record of 1:02:51 held by Dong Guojian.
Dong finished second here in 1:02:37, also smashing his own record.
Peng Jianhua (R) touches the finish line of Xiamen Huandong Half Marathon in Xiamen, China, on Dec. 18, 2022. (Xiamen Huandong/Handout via Xinhua)
The annual half marathon in Xiamen, also including a 5km race, debuted in 2020 but was suspended last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Part of the route of Xiamen Huandong Half Marathon, underway in Xiamen, China, on Dec. 18, 2022. (Xiamen Huandong/Handout via Xinhua)
In the women's part, Lu Ying finished first in the half marathon in 1:12:09, followed by Bai Li and Huang Xuemei. ■
