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World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Nov 12, 2017 4:41 pm +03 +03:00

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Participants prepare for the start of the 39th annual Vodafone Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 12, 2017. (İHA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Aerial view of the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge, formerly known as the Bosporus Bridge, as thousands take part in annual Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 12, 2017. (AA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Participants run on the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge during the Istanbul Marathon, which boasts the only course in the world involving two continents, Asia and Europe, in one race, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 12, 2017. (AFP Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

A war veteran crosses the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge during the annual cross-continental marathon, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

The slogan of the 39th Vodafone Istanbul Marathon was: We are running for the future of our children. (AFP Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

A group of young people stage an improvised picnic at the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge during 39th Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 12, 2017. (AA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

The annually held marathon offers a once-a-year opportunity to walk the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge as it closes for traffic for the sports event. (AFP Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

The Vodafone Istanbul Marathon also includes a special category for disabled persons. (İHA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

There were reportedly over 100,000 participants from over 100 countries in this year's marathon. (THA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

A man juggles clubs at the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge during the annual cross-continental marathon, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 12, 2017. (İHA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Abraham Kiprotich of France won the men's race with a time of 2:11:22. (İHA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich's running time of 2:22:36 was enough to win the women's race. (İHA Photo)

World's only cross-continental marathon held in Istanbul

Turkey's Ömer Cantay completed the race in 2:12:04 to secure the first place in category for disabled men. (İHA Photo)