Istanbul marathon draws record participation

Champion Abraham Kiprotich(3rd R), runner-up Jacob Kendagor(3rd L) and the 3rd-place-winner Bazu Worku (2nd R) pose for a photo with guests during the award ceremony of Istanbul Marathon in Turkey's largest city on Nov. 12, 2017. The 39th Istanbul Marathon was held here on Sunday with the participation of 125000 people from around 100 countries and regions. (Xinhua/He Canling)