| News From: Monday, February 25, 2013 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
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Maisei, Demissie Take Hong Kong Marathon Titles
(People Daily)
Julius Maisei, of Kenya, won the Hong Kong Marathon wit ha time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 18 seconds.
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| News From: Thursday, February 9, 2012 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
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Hong Kong Marathon: Ethiopian Double
(Star Africa)
Ethiopian Dereje Abera won the Hong Kong in a final sprint with a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 27 seconds which left all Kenyans in his wake.
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| News From: Monday, February 6, 2012 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Going The Extra Mile At The Hong Kong Marathon
(The Standard)
Ethiopians won the men and women's titles at the Hong Kong marathon. Dereje Ali won the men's race with a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 27 seconds while Misiker Demissie won the women's event with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Tragic End At Hong Kong Marathon
(The Standard.)
The Hong Kong Marathon claimed just it's second life in the races sixteen year history. Kau Chek-Iun collapsed just after the finish line of the half marathon an was pronounced dead at Ruttonjee Hospital near 9 am
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| News From: Sunday, February 5, 2012 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Course Records Tumble In Hong Kong Marathon
(IAAF.org)
Dejere Abera won the Hong Kong Marathon with a time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 27 seconds with the top four men all placing within two-seconds at the finish line.
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| News From: Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Hong Kong Marathon At 'Bursting Point' With 70,000
(South China Morning Post)
Organizers of the Hong Kong Marathon are hoping that roads along the marathon route will be kept open longer to accommodate growing demand from the public to take part in a race that will hold a record seventy-thousand runners.
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Hong Kong Wide Road Closures For Marathon
(RTHK English)
The Hong Kong Marathon kicks off on Sunday with road closures through out the afternoon and beginning at 3:30 am.
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| News From: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Record Entry Expected For 2012 Hong Kong Marahton
(China Daily)
The Hong Kong marathon is expecting more than 70,000 runners for the sixteenth-annual event. More than twelve-hundred volunteers and six-hundred medical personnel will be on hand for the event.
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| News From: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Hong Kong Marathon Should Be Easier Next Year
(CNN GO)
With registration now open for the Hong Kong Marathon, race organizers are promising a flatter and faster course for the February 5, 2012 race.
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| News From: Monday, February 21, 2011 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Pain And Glory At The Hong Kong Marathon
(Standard)
Nelson Kirwa Rotich led all 65,000 registrants across the finish line of the Hong Kong Marathon with his time of 2 hours and 16 minutes.
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Rono Surprises In Hong Kong
(IAAF.org)
Janet Rono entered the Hong Kong marathon as a non-elite and then proceeded to win and set the course record with a time of 2 hours 33 minutes adn 42 seconds.
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| News From: Saturday, February 19, 2011 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Record Turnout Expected For Hong Kong Marathon Sunday
(Asia One News)
Cyprian Mwobi hopes to take top honors for the third time at the Hong Kong Marathon which would set a record for the fifteen year-old event.
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| News From: Thursday, February 17, 2011 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Hong Kong Marathon Runners Urged To Watch Step On Health
(Standard)
More than sixty-five thousand runners will compete in the Hong Kong Marathon and officials are urging them to put personal health and safety about all else.
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| News From: Monday, April 5, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Trianingsih: Run, Tri, Run
(The Jakarta Post)
The Hong Kong Marathon is a notoriously difficult and humid 26.2 mile course. Trianingsih or "Tri" as her friends call her sand and hummed her was to the woman's overall title last month with a time of 2 hours and 47 minutes.
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| News From: Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Returning Marathon Winners Feted
(Saturday Nation)
Cyprian Kiogora was the first athlete to arrive in Hong Kong for the marathon and he was the first to cross the finish line by outpacing compatriot John Chirchir by over 3 minutes.
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| News From: Monday, March 1, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Out Of Steam at the Hong Kong Marathon
(The Standard)
Fifty-five people were taken to local hospitals as heat, humidity and a challenging new course greeted more than fifty-two thousand runners in events surrounding the Hong Kong Marathon.
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The Toughest Hong Kong Marathon Yet
(CNNGO.com)
The Hong Kong marathon was considered one of the most difficult in the history of the race as a challenging new course, sweltering heat and ninety percent humidity stifled runners. Kiogara Mwobi managed a winning time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 12 seconds nearly 5 minutes slower than last year.
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| News From: Sunday, February 28, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Retains Hong Kong Marathon Title Despite Unpleasant Weather
(Xinhuanet)
Cyprian Kiorgora Mwobi successfully defened his Hong Kong Marathon title with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 12 seconds despite hot and humid conditions.
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Indonesia's Trianingsih Wins Hong Kong Marathon
(The Jakarta Post)
Trianingsih ran a time of 2 hours and 47 minutes to dominate the women's division of the Hong Kong Marathon missing her personal best time by four minutes but finishing two minutes faster than second place.
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| News From: Friday, February 26, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Special Traffic Arrangements For Hong Kong Marathon
(7th Space)
The Hong Kong Marathon kicks of this Sunday and police will be enforcing traffic blockades beginning at 5 am for the race which will start at 6 am. The roads will re-open as the last runner clears the course.
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| News From: Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Lopez, Echavez Aim High In Hong Kong Marathon
(Philstar.com)
Mendel Lopez is hoping to improve on his fourth place performance in the Hong Kong half-marathon from 2009. Lhoriz Eschavez had hoped to run the 26.2 mile race but could only find space in the half-marthon
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| News From: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Giving Cancer A Run For Its Money
(The Standard)
The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society said that the latest global findings show that a daily jog of 30 minutes can significantly lower the risk of cancer.
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| News From: Monday, January 25, 2010 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Athletes Gather For Hong Kong Marathon
(Response Source)
The Hong Kong Marathon will kick off on February 28th. Events surrounding the 26.2 mile race will include 10K and the half-marathon. The marathon course will traverse the Stonecutters Bridge which opened in December 2009.
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| News From: Monday, February 9, 2009 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
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RI claims second place, award in Hong Kong Marathon
(Jakarta Post)
In the Hong Kong Greatest Race on Earth marathon, which aggregates team members' times to determine a team winner, the Indonesian women's team kept their second-place standing from last year, with a net time of 12:29:35, four minutes behind winners Sri Lanka. Kenya won the men's division with a time of 8:59:49, more than 25 minutes ahead of second-place Uguanda.
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Kenyan athletes triumph at Hong Kong marathon
(GEO TV)
Cyprian Mwobi of Kenya, after finishing a close sencond in the Hong Kong Marathon last year, beat out all challengers this year with a time of 2:14:57. His compatriot, Winnie Nyansikera, won the women's marathon by more than 6 minutes with a time of 2:41:25.
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| News From: Sunday, February 8, 2009 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Mwobi wins Hong Kong Marathon with new record
(China View)
Cyprian Kiogora Mwobi of Kenya won the Hong Kong Marathon 2009 men's race with a new course record of 2 hours 14 minutes and 57 seconds. Winnie Frida Kwamboka Nyansik took the women's title with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 25 seconds.
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| News From: Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Ser-Od Wins Second Place in Asian Marathon
(UB Post)
Four Mongolian athletes took part in the 2008 Asian Marathon Championships which were held in conjunction with the Hong Kong Marathon and B Ser-Od won the silver medal in 2:20. B Ser-Od has competed at the last three world championships and the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Abdulhak Zakaria won in 2:11.49.
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| News From: Monday, February 18, 2008 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Best feet forward right to the very end
(The Standard)
The 2008 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in which a Japanese ended four years of domination by Kenyans. Koichiro Fukuoka from Nagasaki won the race in 2:18:10. The women's race was won by Kim Kum Ok of North Korea in 2:36:43. She crossed the finishline hand-in-hand with compatriot Jong Yong Ok who was ruled second by a judge.
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Fukuoka and Kum-ok win Asian Marathon title in Hong Kong
(IAAF)
Japans Koichiro Fukuoka and the Koreas Kim Kum-ok were the winners of the mens and womens races at the 2008 Hong Kong Marathon which also doubled as the 11th Asian Marathon Championships. Fukuoka ended years of Kenyan dominance of the race with victory in 2:16.50. In the women's race Kim Kum-ok out-kicked Jong Yong-ok to win by a slight margin as both women were clocked in at 2:36:40.
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| News From: Sunday, February 17, 2008 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Japanese runner wins Hong Kong Marathon
(Today Online.com)
Japan's Koichiro Fukuoka won the 2008 Hong Kong Marathon and 11th Asian Marathon championships in a 2:16:50. Kenyan Cyprian Kiogara was runner-up in a 2:18:03 and Zimbabwe's Phillip Bandawe came third. In the women's marathon, North Koreans Kim Kum-ok and Jong Yong-ok crossed the line together e together holding hands with a time of 2:36:43.
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| News From: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Hong Kong Marathon Chief Hints At Run For New Route
(The Standard)
Experienced athletes described the marathon as being difficult and on an undulating course. More than 6,200 runners were taken ill during the marathon. A flatter course is being considered.
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Kenyans Dominate Hong Kong Marathon
(Angola Press)
Steven Kamar won Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in 2:17:03 while compatriot Rose Kerubo secured the women`s race in 2:38:19.
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| News From: Sunday, March 4, 2007 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Runner Critically Ill After Collapsing During Hong Kong Marathon
(Playfuls)
The men's race was won by Kenyan Steven Kamar in two hours and 17 minutes while Rose Kerubo, from Kenya, won the women's title.
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| News From: Thursday, March 1, 2007 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Zim Athletes Bandawe, Sita For Hong Kong Marathon
(All Africa)
Bandawe will be officially taking part in the prestigious marathon for the first time after replacing Sita, who did not make it into the team and was only drafted as a reserve and will be running as an individual as this is the last lap.
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| News From: Tuesday, November 7, 2006 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2007 to Close Entry on November 8, 2006
(Asia Travel Tips)
Online registration will close at 12:00 noon while postal registrations will be accepted by postmark of on or before November 8 2006.
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| News From: Thursday, October 5, 2006 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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11th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon to be held on 4 March 2007
(Asia Travel Tips)
Information on the marathon and how to register
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| News From: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Hong Kong Marathon Runner Dies
(News 24)
A runner who collapsed during the Hong Kong marathon died in hospital Tuesday while another competitor remained in critical condition. Tsang Kam-yin, 53, reportedly had asthma.
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| News From: Monday, February 13, 2006 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Uganda Wins sh45m in StanChart Hong Kong Marathon
(New Vision)
Top results and a few comments are given.
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| News From: Sunday, February 12, 2006 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Two Runners Critically Ill After Hong Kong Marathon
(Reuters)
Twenty-two people were taken to hospital and two of them were in critical condition after taking part in Hong Kong's biggest marathon amid the worst air pollution levels in months.
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Hong Kong Marathon Attracts Record Runners
(China View)
Kenya's Simon Bor won the 42.2-kilometer race with a time of two hours, 14 minutes and 18 seconds. Dire Tune from Ethiopia claimed the title of the women's marathon in 2:35:15.
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| News From: Tuesday, March 1, 2005 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
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Hong Kong Marathon: India dominates South Asia
(Mid-day)
India beat Pakistan and Bangladesh to emerge South Asia region winner team.
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| News From: Sunday, February 27, 2005 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan wins Hong Kong Marathon
(News 24)
Kenya's Samson Loywapet won the Hong Kong Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 21 seconds. Other results and comments on the race are given.
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Loywapet wins Hong Kong Marathon
(Sports Illustrated)
Race results
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| News From: Saturday, February 26, 2005 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Anybody's race: Hong Kong Marathon
(The Standard)
Over 60 elite runners will figure in what is tipped to be a wide-open ninth Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Top race participants are mentioned.
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| News From: Friday, February 25, 2005 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Nguyen Tien Xuan joins Greatest Race on Earth in Hong Kong
(Thanh Nien News)
Runner Nguyen Tien Xuan, 24, was selected to compete in the conclusion stage of the four-stage marathon which has been described as the Greatest Race on Earth in 2005 sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank.
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| News From: Monday, February 9, 2004 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Migwi wins Hong Kong Marathon
(Daily Times)
Last-minute entry Thomas Migwi of Kenya won the Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday with a personal best time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Blind marathoner inspires all at chilly Hong Kong competition
(Calgary Sun)
Although he was not a favourite, it was still no real surprise when a Kenyan, Thomas Migwi, locked up first place with a time of two hours 17 minutes. Despite the fact that he is blind.
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| News From: Sunday, February 8, 2004 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan, Dane win Hong Kong Marathon
(Associated Press)
Kenya's Thomas Migwi won the Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday after entering the race only last month. Denmark's Gitte Karlshoj captured the women's division.
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| News From: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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'We want to make the Hong Kong Marathon the best in Asia,' says Ko
(South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd.)
Organizers of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon are on a mission to make next year's marathon the biggest running event in Asia. After a comparitively large turnout last weekend, with 20,000 participants, Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association's William Ko is confident that running will be the new thing for next year. Standar Charter has signed on as the official sponsor until 2007.
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| News From: Monday, February 17, 2003 |
| | Hong Kong Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Chimusasa Steals Show in Hong Kong Marathon
(The Herald)
Zimbabwe's Tendai Chimusasa won the Standard Chartered Hong Kong marathon in a time of 2 hours 18 minutes 12 seconds. He was only eight seconds ahead of second placer Elijah Mutandiro. The Hong Kong Marathon was quite a lucrative race for Chimusasa, as he took in $20,000 in prize money. Chinese runner Sun Wei Wei won the women's event in 2 hours 38 minutes 55 seconds. She is 18 years old.
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