84-Year-Old Participant Of Baku Marathon-2023 Runs Full Distance
Date
5/7/2023 10:08:00 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 7. I have run the full
distance, and compared to last year, today at the Baku Marathon
2023, I improved my result by 27 minutes, participant of the race,
84-year-old marathon runner Tanriverdi Aliyev told trend .
"I have participated in the Baku Marathon before. I confess that
I have been passionate about running for many years, it gives me
strength, allows me to always be in good physical shape. I try to
teach everyone I know to play the sport. I would like to say to the
representatives of the younger generation, lead a healthy
lifestyle, go in for running - this is the most accessible sport,"
he said.
84-year-old marathon runner noted that the Baku Marathon 2023
was wonderful and gave him many vivid emotions.
"I am very pleased with how the marathon went, I thank the
organizers, they gave us a real holiday of sports and good mood,"
he added.
The sixth Baku Marathon 2023 was held at the initiative of the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
19,500 participants were registered for the Baku Marathon
2023.
The Baku Marathon, held since 2016, is aimed at supporting the
development of sports and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The half marathon, which was held under the motto "Defeat the
wind", covered a distance of 21 kilometers.
The starting and finishing points were on the National Flag
Square.
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