- 2019 Hengshui Lake International Marathon, one of China's top-tier marathon 
races, took place on September 22 

The 2019 "Yangyuan-Six Walnuts" Hengshui Lake International Marathon kicked off 
at 7:30 am on September 22. The race brought together some 20,000 runners from 
more than 20 countries and regions, including China, the US, UK, Germany and 
Japan, to Hengshui Lake, known as the 'sapphire of East Asia', to take part in 
a competition that highlighted some of the key issues of our times: fitness, 
health, environmental protection, public welfare and the pursuit of happiness. 
Surrounded by the beauty of Hengshui Lake, which is one of China's national 
natural reserves, the event is regarded as one of China's top-tier marathon 
races. 

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(The 2019 "Yangyuan-Six Walnuts" Hengshui Lake International Marathon starts on 
September 22)

Aychew Bantie Dessie from Ethiopia came in first at the men's full marathon 
when he clocked in at 2 hours, 8 minutes and 51 seconds, while Marta Lema 
Megra, also from Ethiopia, took home the honors at the women's full marathon 
when she crossed the finish line at 2 hours, 24 minutes and 21 seconds, setting 
a new record for the category at Hengshui. 

Hengshui has become a regular stop for many National Marathon Champions during 
the six years that the race has been held here. Some Chinese runners also 
attracted wide attention. Su Guoxiong (male -- 2 hours, 17 minutes and 11 
seconds) and Dan Ji (female -- 2 hours, 35 minutes and 49 seconds) were the 
best performers in their respective groups.

Source: Hengshui Lake International Marathon Organizing Committee  

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   Caption: The 2019 "Yangyuan-Six Walnuts" Hengshui Lake International 
Marathon starts on September 22