China's Xi'an Holds 2002 Int'l Marathon on City Wall

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China's Xi'an Holds 2002 Int'l Marathon on City Wall

About 1,000 Chinese and foreigners attended the 2002 International Marathon on the ancient city wall of China's well-known city of Xi'an on Saturday.

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About 1,000 Chinese and foreigners attended the 2002 International Marathon on the ancient city wall of China's well-known city of Xi'an on Saturday.

The competition features three events, namely the 5km, 10km and marathon races, all of which are held on the famous city wall boasting a history of at least 600 years.

The city wall, built in Ming Dynasty, is 13.74km long and 12-14meters wide on the top. And it is the best preserved ancient city wall in China.

The race participants included the city residents and the foreign tourists, experts and students from more than 30 countriesand regions. The oldest runner is 80 years old while the youngest is at the age of eight.

The marathon on the city wall is one of the traditional international competitions in Xi'an. The first of its kind was held in 1993. In 2001, it was defined by the National Tourism Administration as a golden project.

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