Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (first row, fourth right) officiated the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon with government officers and representatives from organizer and sponsors.
The Wheelchair Race also saw some exciting competitions.
In the Men's Marathon Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba from Kenya became the first to race home in a winning time of 2hrs 10mins 47secs.
Fantu Eticha Jimma from Ethiopia secured the top spot in the Women's Marathon in a time of 2hrs 27mins 50secs.
Continuing as a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon attracted some 500 overseas runners, including the line-up of 13 elite runners, following the easing of the Covid measures in Hong Kong.
