Over 64,000 participate in Xiamen International Marathon

2011-01-02 09:56:48 GMT2011-01-02 17:56:48 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English

Ethiopia's Amane Gobena Gemeda (front) takes the lead in crossing the finishing line during the women's full marathon event of the 2011 Xiamen International Marathon in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province, Jan. 2, 2011. Gemeda finished in a time of 2 hours, 31 minutes and 49 seconds and claimed the title of the event. (Xinhua/Zhang Guojun)

Kenya's Robert Kipkorir Kipchumba (C), Ethiopia's Mesfin Hailu Lemma (L) and his compatriot Alemayehu Shumye celebrate on the poduim during the awarding ceremony for the men's full marathon competition of the 2011 Xiamen International Marathon in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province, Jan. 2, 2011. Kipchumba clocked 2 hours, 8 minutes and 7 seconds and claimed the title of the event. Lemma and Shumye took the second place and third place respectively. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

A participant (top) jumps to cheer at the start of the 2011 Xiamen International Marathon in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province, Jan. 2, 2011. More than 64, 000 participants attended the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

Participants compete during the 2011 Xiamen International Marathon in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province, Jan. 2, 2011. More than 64, 000 participants attended the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

More than 64, 000 participants attended the 2011 Xiamen International Marathon in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province, Jan. 2, 2011.