Hi Seoul Marathon

In the sixth Hi Seoul Marathon hosted by the Seoul City and sponsored by The Dong-A Ilbo yesterday, competitors run along the Cheonggye Stream. The event attracted 9,000 runners who enjoyed a scenic course originating from Seoul Plaza to Seoul Forest Park via the stream and the Han River. Sohn Hyeon won the men’s division with a time of two hours, 37 minutes and 40 seconds and Lee Jeong-suk took the women’s division with a time of two hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds.

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