Parisa Arab Comes Fifth in Basra International Half-Marathon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Parisa Arab of Iran finished in fifth place in the first international half-marathon in Basra, Iraq.
The city of Basra hosted its first event, attracting 147 runners from 44 countries in an marathon hailed as the largest of its kind in the city’s history.
The 21-kilometer race began at the Sports City Complex and ended at the Shatt al-Arab Corniche, drawing strong public turnout and praise for its organization.
Arab won $3,500 with a time of 1:19:57 hours.
Prizes ranged from $10,000 for the winner to $1,000 for the tenth-place finisher.
