BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 4. This was my first time
participating in the Baku Marathon, and I’m thrilled to have
finished among the prizewinners, said bronze medalist Eriko Soma
from Japan in an interview with Trend.
“It was very windy, but the people cheered me on, and I’m really
grateful for that. Baku is beautiful with its architecture, and the
people are so welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious. I’ve
fallen in love with this city!” said the Japanese athlete at the
finish line.
The Baku Marathon 2025 was held today at the initiative of the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
This year, the Baku Marathon 2025, held under the slogan
“Conquer the Wind”, registered a record number of participants –
around 28,000. The marathon covered a 21-kilometer course.
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