Han Il Ryong sets new record at Asian marathon championships
April 1, 2025DPRK player Han Il Ryong came first at the 20th Asian Marathon Championships.
The championships, held in China on March 30, brought together more than 70 men and women players from 19 countries and regions, including the DPRK, China and Mongolia.
In the men’s marathon Han Il Ryong renewed the record of the Asian Marathon Championships by clocking 2 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds and won a gold medal.
Meanwhile, Ri Kwang Ok finished runner-up in the women's marathon and won a silver medal.
KCNA