Gena Siraj wins rainy Beijing Marathon
Picture 1- Ethiopian Gena Siraj wins the men's Beijing International Marathon
Gena Siraj of Ethiopia won the Beijing Marathon in a rain soaked weather, finishing ahead of Gert Thys of South Africa. The timing was found to be slowest in 30 years of the marathon there.
Siraj finished the 26.2-mile course in 2 hr 14 min 45sec, with Thys following in 2hr 15min 56sec. Matthew Sigei of Kenya was third in 2hr 16min 01sec.
Ethiopian Siraj Gena won the men's title at the Beijing Marathon 2010 on Sunday.
Running in the rainy and humid conditions, the 26-year-old Gena was able to outsprint at the last portion of the race. "The race was very tough given the weather conditions, but the Ethiopians usually have training under such bad weather, so we get used to it easily," Gena said through his coach after the race.
Picture 2 - Wang Jiali, from underdog to an international champion
Ethiopian Siraj Gena won the men's title at the Beijing Marathon 2010 on Sunday.
Running in the rainy and humid conditions, the 26-year-old Gena was able to outsprint at the last portion of the race. "The race was very tough given the weather conditions, but the Ethiopians usually have training under such bad weather, so we get used to it easily," Gena said through his coach after the race.
Picture 2 - Wang Jiali, from underdog to an international champion
In the women's race, Wang Jiali won the race in 2hr 29min 31sec, 15 seconds ahead of Chen Rong who did 2hr 29 46sec and the third-placed went to Wang Xiaoshu who did 2hr 30min 21sec. All the Chinese dominated the women event.
Wang Jiali, who was not known as a top runner, surprised everyone by her finishing kick towards the end of the race to win the women's title at the Beijing Marathon 2010 on Sunday.
Running through the heavy rain and strong cold wind, Wang Jiali finally caught up with the leading pack of marathon somewhere at the 35km mark. Wang Jiali said, "I never thought of winning the title, all I did is running to my own rhythm," said Wang Jiali after the match.
"I seldom compete under such terrible weather and the rain did affect my form a little bit, but overall my race is ok. Athletes must learn to adjust to any conditions," she said confidently.
Running through the heavy rain and strong cold wind, Wang Jiali finally caught up with the leading pack of marathon somewhere at the 35km mark. Wang Jiali said, "I never thought of winning the title, all I did is running to my own rhythm," said Wang Jiali after the match.
"I seldom compete under such terrible weather and the rain did affect my form a little bit, but overall my race is ok. Athletes must learn to adjust to any conditions," she said confidently.
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