Baku, Azerbaijan, May 13
By Leman Zeynalova, Vugar Imanov – Trend:
There are only positive impressions about Baku Marathon 2018, Valentina Poltavska (born 1971) from Ukraine, who came in second in the completion, told Trend May 13.
“I participated in Baku Marathon 2017 for the first time and I liked it very much. That’s why I decided to come here this year as well. I will take part in one more marathon in the US next week. Therefore, I was saving my strength,” she said.
Poltavska also congratulated Ihor Olefirenko, who became the winner of Baku Marathon 2018.
“I knew that Olefirenko will reach the finish line first. We came here together,” she added.
Baku Marathon 2018 was held May 13 under the auspices of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
Held for the third time, this year’s Marathon retains its motto: Win the Wind.
As many as 18,000 people participated in this marathon.
Ihor Olefirenko (born 1990) from Ukraine reached the finish line first in the Baku Marathon 2018.
Mohammad Jafar Muradi (born 1990) from Iran came in second, while Omar Alkanoglu (born 1991) from Turkey ranked third.
The Baku Marathon 2018 started at the National Flag Square, running 21 kilometers all the way to the Baku Olympic Stadium.
Awards for the Baku Marathon 2018 will be granted in two categories: the first three places among men and women. Winners of the first places in both categories will be awarded 3,000 manats, whereas the second and third prize winners are to get 2,000 and 1,000 manats respectively along with gifts, medals and certificates. Besides, the winners of 4-10 places among men and women categories shall get various gifts from sponsors. Volunteers supporting the marathon and all participants will be awarded certificates by the organizers.
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