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Drafted on 8 February, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 New Course Records in Both Men’s and Women’s Marathon Races HONG KONG, 17 February 2019 – The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 came to a successful conclusion today with the participation of almost 74,000 local and overseas runners. The highlight of this year’s race was the record-breaking results in both Men’s and Women’s Marathons. Tuwei Dickson Kiptum from Kenya and Volha Mazuronak from Belarus were crowned champions in the respective races, while Kiptum attained the championship with a time of 2:09:20, the best time recorded in the past 7 years. Overall Marathon Highlights Continuing as an IAAF Gold Label Road Race, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 attracted over 10,000 overseas athletes including over 30 world-class elite runners participated in the race. To address the growing demand for the Marathon category in recent years, the quota has been further increased by 4,000 from 18,500 in 2018 to 22,500 in 2019. The Marathon Challenge was officiated by Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) today, kicking start this year’s race. Following last year’s overwhelming response to 10KM team entry for groups with two up to eight members, the related quota has been increased to 10,000 this year, allowing more runners to enjoy the race with their friends and family. Apart from the main races, the popular 1KM “Family Run” that launched last year has attracted about 3,000 participants this year running from Central Pier No.10 to Tamar Park to enjoy the unforgettable experience with their families. An after party was held at the finish line, celebrating the joy of the event with runners and the public. The 2.2KM “Youth Dash” this year attracted about 1,000 teenagers aged 10-15, running from Wan Chai Sports Ground to Victoria Park, Causeway Bay. The race provided the teenagers with an exclusive opportunity to experience an international sporting event and nurture their interests in long-distance runs in the future. The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 – Leaders Cup marked the launch of the Standard Chartered Belt and Road Relay. Financial Secretary Paul Chan and Standard Charterer’s Group Chief Executive Bill Winters crossed the finish line with various business and community leaders and Standard Charter staff athletes in the debut run to kick off the world’s first belt and road relay race. The 8 athletes will participate in races across 44 Belt and Road cities within a 90-day period. A series of new elements have been introduced this year to further enhance the race experience, including the finisher medal for all runners upon completing their run with free engraving service. In addition, runners can also choose to have a personalized bib with their first name, making it a memento for the participants and enabling supporters to cheer for the runners in a more personal way along the route. Marathon Challenge Highlights Both the Men’s and Women’s Marathons this year saw record-breaking results. In the Men’s Marathon, Tuwei Dickson Kiptum from Kenya took the top spot with a time of 2:09:20, while Volha Mazuronak from Belarus, won the top spot in the Women’s Marathon with a time of 2:26:13. The champions of both the men’s and women’s events each took home US$65,000 in prize money. Half Marathon and 10KM Highlights Jia Erenjia from China won the Men’s Half Marathon with a time of 1:10:05, while Yiu Kit Ching from Hong Kong took the top spot in the Women’s Half Marathon with a time of 1:16:29. In the Men’s 10KM Race, Shuen Chun Kit from Hong Kong took the top spot with a time of 0:33:00. In the Women’s division, Choi Yan Yin from Hong Kong took first place at 0:37:10. All funds raised from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 will be donated to the race’s three official charities: “Seeing is Believing” – Orbis; the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society; and the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled. The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 has been designated a Brand Hong Kong event by the HKSAR government. Other sponsors of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 include: Western Harbour Tunnel Company Limited, Nike Hong Kong, Thong Sia Watch Co., Ltd - SEIKO, Watsons Water, POAD Group Limited, GP Batteries International Limited, BMW Concessionaires (HK) Limited, Regal Hotels International, DKSH Hong Kong Limited (Salonsip), Lukfook Jewellery, Otsuka Pharmaceutical (H.K.) Ltd. (SOYJOY), GOGOVAN and Samsung Electronics Hong Kong Co. Ltd . Supporting organisations include: Information Services Department, Hong Kong Tourism Board, TIML MOM Limited and Leisure and Culture Services Department. – End – Photo captions Photo 1 Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor,(6th left, 1st row) GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”); Bill Winters, (5th right, 1st row) Standard Charterer’s Group Chief Executive and Mr. Benjamin Hung, (4th right, 1st row) BBS, JP, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank, officiated at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 2 Paul Chan, (5th right) Financial Secretary; Bill Winters, (1st right) Standard Charterer’s Group Chief Executive; Mr. Benjamin Hung, (2nd left) BBS, JP, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank; Ms Mary Huen, (1st left) Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) and 8 staff athletes kicked-of the Standard Chartered Belt and Road Relay. Photo 3 Runners of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019’s Marathon Challenge race determinately for the 42.195KM competition. Photo 4 Runners of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 get cheers and enthusiastic support from spectators along the race routes. Photo 5 Tuwei Dickson Kiptum from Kenya wins the Men’s Marathon at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 6 Volha Mazuronak from Belarus wins the Women’s Marathon at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 7 Jia Erenjia from China takes first place in the Men’s Half Marathon at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 8 Yiu Kit Ching from Hong Kong takes first place in the Women’s Half Marathon at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 9 Shuen Chun Kit (right) from Hong Kong is overall champion of the Men’s 10KM race at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 10 Choi Yan Yin from Hong Kong is overall champion of the Women’s 10KM race at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 11 Yu Chun Yin from Hong Kong is the first to finish with a time of (Time 11:14) to win the 3KM Wheelchair Race at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019. Photo 12 Paul Chan, Financial Secretary and Bill Winters, Standard Charterer’s Group Chief Executive with over 50 of Hong Kong’s leading business and community leaders join the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019’s Leaders cup cum debut of Global Standard Chartered Belt and Road Relay. Photo 13 “Youth Dash” this year attracted about 1,000 young runners, aged 10 to 15, starting at Wan Chai Sports Ground. Photo 14 The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 “Family Run” attracting approximately 3,000 runners provided an unforgettable running experience for runners with their families. About the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon www.hkmarathon.com The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is Hong Kong's largest participatory annual sporting event, organised by the HKAAA. With first title sponsorship in 1997, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited will celebrate its 23rd year as title sponsor with the 2019 Event. Standard Chartered also sponsors marathons in 7 other cities globally including Taipei, Singapore, Nairobi, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Stanley (Falkland Islands), and Jersey. Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 has been recognised as an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports event capital. The “M” Mark is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising intense, spectacular and signature events in the territories sports calendar. This press release is released by Ogilvy Public Relations on behalf of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 Organising Committee. For media enquiries, please contact: Ogilvy Public Relations Molisa Lau Tel: (852) 2136 6953 Email: [email protected] Kevin Sze Tel: (852) 3920 7671 Email: [email protected] Polly Leung Tel: (852) 3920 7640 Email: [email protected] Alex Lo Tel: (852) 3920 7617 Email: [email protected] .
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