Kyrgyzstani takes 2nd place at marathon in Astana

Kyrgyzstani took the 2^nd place at the international marathon, which was held on September 17 in Astana (Kazakhstan). Athlinks.com reports.

2,400 athletes participated in the competition. Medals were presented in several age groups in three types of program (marathon, half marathon, 10 km race), as well as in the relay race.

There were about 680 female athletes at a distance of 10 km among women. Zhaksykul Musyrman from Kazakhstan was the 1^st in the category of 18-40 years. Her final time is 53 minutes 21 seconds. Representative of Kyrgyzstan Evgeniya Bulgakova (54 minutes 22 seconds) won silver medal. Another Kazakhstani — Bera Perrine (56 minutes 52 seconds)- took the 3^rd place.