Eritrean Niguse Amlesom emerges victorious in half marathon tournament in China

Asmara, 22 April 2014 – Eritrean Niguse Amlesom ranked 1st in a half marathon tournament in China entitled Yeongboy Jiyanzeco last Saturday, and registered a new record concluding the race in 1 hour and 8 seconds, proving  a 31-seconds gap with that of the previous.

The steadfast athlete could register vibrant victories in a total of 3 tournaments this year including the one in UAE and the World Half Marathon Championship which was conducted 2 weeks ago.

He was proceeded by 2 Kenyan co-competitors, while Ethiopian Faisal ranked 4th.
Eritrean Girmai Gebresilassie held the 10th rank in the half marathon.