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The race route goes through major roads, with athletes running through Dong Khoi, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Hue, Vo Van Kiet, Nguyen Huu Canh streets, and finishing at the new urban area of Thu Thiem (District 2).
Results in the professional category of 42.195 km distance: Female athlete Rotich Jane (Kenya) won the Gold Medal with a time of 3 hours 2 minutes 34 seconds. Silver Medal went to female athlete Kigen Caroline (Kenya) with a time of 3 hours 15 minutes 05 seconds. Bronze Medal went to Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Chi with a time of 3 hours 22 minutes 04 seconds.
In the men's 42.195 km event, the Gold medal went to athlete Keter Peter (Kenya) with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes 47 seconds. The Silver medal went to Birgen Geoffrey, also from Kenya, with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes 46 seconds. The Bronze medal went to Vietnamese athlete Do Quoc Luat with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes 59 seconds.
During the award ceremony, the Organizing Committee also awarded medals to the athletes who finished the 21.1km and 10km distances in 5 age groups from 18 to 69 years old. In addition, the Organizing Committee also awarded official medals to all athletes who completed the race within the prescribed time.
In response to the season, the Organizing Committee also organized many attractive activities such as: the "Kids Run" children's marathon with a 2km route for children from 6 to 14 years old taking place on the afternoon of November 25, 2017 to encourage and create a love of sports for children to have a healthy lifestyle and useful outdoor activities.
The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2017 aims to introduce to international friends a dynamic, creative, civilized and modern Ho Chi Minh City. The tournament aims to encourage the spirit of physical exercise, improve health and quality of life of the people.
News: Bao Khuyen
