Kemelbek Kiyazov successfully completed the classic marathon distance in Uzbekistan. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the athlete recorded a time of 4 hours 7 minutes 12 seconds.

Achievements and Awards

Following the race, Kiyazov won three awards. He became the first representative of Kyrgyzstan to successfully complete the 'Turkic Nations Marathon Alliance' (TAN) program in the 60+ age category.

Race Results

42.2km distance
4:07:12completion time
15marathon number for 42.2 km
3awards received
  • Gold medal and diploma for first place in age category
  • Commemorative medal for completing the TAN program
  • Finisher medal for completing the distance

The athlete is trained by his coach, USSR Master of Sports Leonid Pykhteev. Kemelbek Kiyazov dedicated his victory to the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Context

Kemelbek Kiyazov is a retired Police Major General. The competition took place in Samarkand, which is the administrative center of the Samarkand region.