Ethiopian runners crowned in Beijing Marathon, record number of participants break 3-hour barrier

A record over 4,700 runners completed the 2025 Beijing Marathon within three hours on Sunday, while Ethiopia’s Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Anchinalu DessieGenaneh won the men’s and the women’s events respectively. Hayle clocked 2 hours, 8 minutes and 10 seconds to defend his title, which was more than one minute faster than his last year’s performance.. His compatriot Desalegn Girma Debel finished second, followed by DPR Korea’s…

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Sports Tourism strengthens bonds between China and Africa’s Youth

By Gerald Mbanda Participants compete during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin) Sports have increasingly become a bridge connecting people, nations, and cultures across the globe. Among the various forms of cultural exchange, sports tourismhas emerged as a significant platform promoting understanding and friendship. The recent Beijing Marathon, which brought…

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