Member of AR Saigon wins at Longbien Marathon 2019

October 31, 2019 | 10:56

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After VnExpress Marathon 2019, Le Quang Hoa, a member of adidas Runners Saigon (AR Saigon) became the champion of Longbien Marathon 2019.

Le Quang Hoa - member of AR Saigon wins at Longbien Marathon 2019

On October 27, Le Quang Hoa become the winner at the Longbien Marathon 2019 for the 42.195-kilometre stretch with 2 hours 36 minutes 59 second. Previously, in June, Hoa also ranked first at VnExpress Marathon 2019 where he covered the distance in 2 hours 41 minutes 57 seconds, securing a spot at the Boston Marathon 2020 – one of the six largest marathon competitions in the world.

Established approximately one year ago, AR Saigon has become a community for people who have a passion for running. Although almost all members are amateur runners, they organise professional workout activities and other events. In every weekend, AR Saigon holds an offline event to meet, share skills, knowledge, and discover new running routes.

Almost all AR Saigon members live in Ho Chi Minh City, but 30 members arrived to Hanoi to join Longbien Marathon 2019. Numerous members of this group got high achievements at the competition. For example, Hoang Quan ranked in the top five, and Dau Van Ngoc ranked in the top 7 at the final route of the men's half marathon. Apart from them, numerous members broke their personal records.

Members of AR Saigon improve themselves day by day and are confident to join local and international marathons.