Limassol Marathon, Cyprus - 29 March 2015

The 9th International Limassol Marathon, the biggest sporting event of the year in Cyprus, started on Sunday morning, in the presence of President Nicos Anastasiades, Limassol Mayor Andreas Christou, other officials and spectators.

The Marathon attracted more than 10,000 participants, of whom about 1,500 runners came from abroad. The oldest runner is Cypriot Andreas Pampakas, aged 78. Children as young as 5 years old also participated.

The President praised the cooperation between local authorities, tourist organizations, athletic institutions and others, which led to such a successful sporting event.

1,500 athletes came from abroad for the Marathon. Runners from most of the European countries, Japan, US, Brazil, Australia, China and Turkey participated in today's Marathon.