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Runners in London weren’t the only ones taking part in a 26-mile challenge on Sunday, as North Koreans lined the streets of Pyongyang to cheer on participants of its own marathon. The event was held to commemorate the birthday of its founder, Kim Il Sung, and was open to foreign athletes for the first time. Tens of thousands of supporters applauded, cheered and high-fived the runners who were followed by a truck blasting out patriotic music. The country’s state-run television reported that about 400 foreigners, including amateurs, from 15 different countries took part. The marathon’s chairman said the run was held so that both professional and amateur runners would share a good experience and form new friendships. North Korean Pak Chol won the men’s category, with Rwandan Mvuyekure Jean Pierre finishing second and Ukrainian Babaryka Ivan third. North Koreans swept all medals for the women’s race, with Kim Hye Gyong finishing first. Report by Claire Lomas.
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