As the symbolic Marathon of Hanoi Capital, this is not only an opportunity for athletes to compete but also a journey of steadfast and strong sportsmanship. As part of the series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Capital, the 3rd season has honored historical and cultural values while contributing to connecting the community and spreading the sportsmanship, humanistic meaning and solidarity.
To create a truly engaging and inspiring playground for the community, the organizing committee of the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon has affirmed its professionalism in organization and operation over the years. In its third season, the race has attracted more than 10,000 athletes participating in 4 distances: Marathon (42.195km), Half Marathon (21.097km), 10km and 5km. In particular, the 2024 season has affirmed its position as a professional Marathon when attracting more than 4,000 athletes to participate in the Marathon and Half Marathon distances, accounting for nearly 50% of the total number of athletes participating in the race. Of which, there are more than 200 international athletes from 42 countries and territories participating. At the same time, within the framework of season 3, during the opening period from September 20 to September 22, Marathon Village 2024 welcomed more than 20,000 athletes and visitors to nearly 20 exhibition booths.
This year's season has witnessed many records and outstanding individual achievements. In the first moments of the finish line of the 3rd Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon, Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh with a time of 02:44:19, officially broke the national marathon record, winning the first prize for women in the Marathon distance (42.195 km). With stable performance, Athlete Le Thi Tuyet (Vietnam) finished second with a time of 2:49:54. Athlete Pham Thi Hong Le (Vietnam) won third place, completing the race with a time of 3:00:17. In the Men's Marathon distance, Athlete Edwin Kiptoo (Kenya) affirmed his class when he finished first with a time of 2:30:31. Close behind, Athlete Rono Japhet (Kenya) finished second in a tense chase with a time of 2:30:39. Athlete Chirchir Stephen Kipkosgei (Kenya) won third place with a time of 2:32:27, contributing to a thrilling and exciting race. In the end, the Organizing Committee awarded 25 out of 94 individual awards to outstanding athletes. This is proof that Vietnamese sports are increasingly raising their position in the international arena.
Immediately after receiving the award, Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh - Female Marathon Champion burst into emotion: I am very proud and moved to break the national marathon record at the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon season 3. This is the result of a process of continuous training efforts. The Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon has created a breakthrough momentum for all athletes to reach further to new distances, new milestones, new achievements.
Mr. Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Hanoi City, shared: “The Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon is a symbolic race of Hanoi City, part of a series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Capital. This year's race is not only an opportunity to honor the spirit of sportsmanship but also an opportunity 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, Techcombank expressed: “I am extremely grateful and proud of the strong sportsmanship of all the athletes. Thank you all for your steadfast strides to build a healthy community, spread solidarity and excel. This morning, we were very moved to witness the 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 a testament to the athlete's tireless efforts, but above all, it is also a source of pride for the Organizing Committee, those who love athletics and sports in Vietnam".
The success of this year's event cannot be mentioned without the valuable contributions of partners and sponsors, including Silver Sponsor Hygine, ILA Education Group - a companion sponsor of KidsRun, Electrolyte Water Sponsor Pocari, Competition Costume Sponsor PR Sport and many other units. It is their combined efforts that have turned the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon 2024 into a symbol not only of sports but also of resilience, pride and community cohesion.
Mr. Rob Zamacona, General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam (SEV), shared after the event: “We are extremely proud of the success of the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon Season 3. Returning to the capital on this special occasion is a great honor, and we are extremely grateful for the close guidance and enthusiastic support from the Hanoi local government, who have helped us fulfill our mission. Cooperating with Techcombank on the journey to develop the running movement in Vietnam, we believe that this event will continue to grow, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's leading marathons and becoming an international sports icon of Hanoi.”
