Journey of strong and steadfast sportsmanship

The tournament left a lasting impression.

As part of the series of activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi, the third season honored the historical and cultural values ​​of Hanoi while contributing to community connection and spreading the spirit of sportsmanship , humanistic values, and solidarity.

To create a truly engaging and inspiring community experience, the organizers of the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon... This confirms the professionalism in organization and operation year after year . In its third season, The race attracted over 10,000 athletes participating in four distances: Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), 10 km, and 5 km. Notably, the 2024 season solidified its position as a professional marathon, attracting over 4,000 athletes in the Marathon and Half Marathon distances, accounting for nearly 50% of the total participants. Among them were over 200 international athletes from 42 countries and territories. Simultaneously, during the third season, from September 20th to 22nd , the 2024 Marathon Village welcomed over 20,000 athletes and visitors to nearly 20 exhibition booths.

This year's race saw many records and personal achievements broken. In the opening moments of the 3rd Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon, Nguyen Thi Oanh brought immense pride to the community with her official time of 2:44:20, securing first place in the women's marathon (42.195 km). Maintaining her consistent performance, Le Thi Tuyet (Vietnam) finished second with a time of 2:49:54. Pham Thi Hong Le (Vietnam) finished third, completing the race with a time of 3:00:17.

For the men's marathon distance : Edwin Kiptoo (Kenya) demonstrated his class by finishing first with a time of 2:30:31. Right behind, Rono Japhet (Kenya) finished second in the tense race with a time of 2:30:39. Chirchir Stephen Kipkosgei (Kenya) impressively secured third place with a time of 2:30:39. Chirchir Stephen Kipkosgei (Kenya) impressively took third place with a time of 2:30:39. 2:32:27, contributing to a thrilling and suspenseful race. In the end, the Organizing Committee awarded 94 individual prizes to outstanding athletes . This is proof that Vietnamese sports are increasingly being elevated and asserting their position on the international stage.

Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh performed excellently.

Immediately after receiving the award, Nguyen Thi Oanh (Vietnam) - the women's marathon champion - was overwhelmed with emotion: " I am very proud and moved to have broken the national marathon record at the 3rd Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon. This is the result of a process of continuous effort and training. This year's Hanoi International Marathon has created momentum for all athletes to break through to new distances, new milestones, and new achievements."

Mr. Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, shared : "The Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon is a symbolic race of Hanoi, part of a series of activities celebrating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the capital. This year's race is not only an opportunity to honor the spirit of sports but also a chance to affirm solidarity and responsibility to the community, spreading a strong message of resilience and mutual support. Through this marathon, athletes also contribute to widely spreading the beauty of the capital to international friends and actively promoting socio-economic development ."

Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Marketing Director of Techcombank, expressed: " I am extremely grateful and proud of the strong sporting spirit of all the athletes. Thank you all for your unwavering commitment to building a healthy community, spreading unity and excellence. This morning, we were deeply moved to witness a historic moment – ​​female athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh officially broke the national marathon record at the 3rd Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon. Nguyen Thi Oanh's achievement is not only proof of her tireless efforts, but more importantly, it is a source of pride for the organizers, and for all those who love athletics and sports in Vietnam."

The success of this year's event would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of our partners and sponsors, including Silver Sponsor Hygine, ILA Education Group - a co-sponsor of KidsRun, Pocari electrolyte drink sponsor, PR Sport apparel sponsor, and many others. Their combined efforts have transformed the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon 2024 into a symbol not only of sports but also of resilience, pride, and community spirit.

Mr. Rob Zamacona, General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam (SEV), shared after the event : " We are extremely proud of the success of the 3rd Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon. Returning to the capital on this special occasion is a great honor, and we are incredibly grateful for the close guidance and enthusiastic support from the Hanoi local authorities, who helped us fulfill our mission. Collaborating with Techcombank in developing the running movement in Vietnam, we believe this event will continue to grow, stand alongside leading marathons worldwide, and become an international sporting icon of Hanoi ."

For more information and updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers. For more information and updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers.

Event information:

Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon

Website: https://marathonhn.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechcombankHaNoiMarathon

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/giai-marathon-quoc-te-ha-noi-techcombank-hanh-trinh-tinh-than-the-thao-kien-dinh-manh-me-185240922193004985.htm