“It doesn’t matter what happens between the starting line and the finish line. All that matters is that you cross both.” – ICARUS Sports once again put on its running uniform for the 2023 Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Shanghai Half Marathon.
This spring, the major international and domestic competitions in Shanghai have successfully resumed. More than 15,000 runners from around the world stood on the starting line of the 2023 Shanghai Half Marathon. The well known running event made its awaited post-Covid19 return to normality.
The culmination of this year’s event took place at the esteemed Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Oriental Sports Center, where participants strived to reach the finish line. In an impressive display of skill and determination, Ezra Kipketer TANUl, a runner hailing from Kenya, emerged as the victor, securing the title of the 2023 Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Shanghai Half Marathon Men’s Champion with a remarkable time of 1 hour, 01 minutes, and 52 seconds.
ICARUS Sports was responsible for the production of video clips for the 2023 race, whilst highlights from the recent event will be included in the monthly TV Show, The Outdoor Sports Show, meaning guaranteed exposure in more than 160 countries.
Lili Tang, Sales & Account Manager at ICARUS Sports, commented, ”We find great satisfaction in the pursuit of discovering new locales and establishing strong collaborations with esteemed partners. The Shanghai Half Marathon provides us with an invaluable experience, showcasing a prime example of what a true half marathon race should embody. It grants us the opportunity to witness firsthand the essence of a meticulously organized and exhilarating half marathon event.”
Photo Credits: 2023 Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Shanghai Half Marathon