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ETI LIFALIF 6TH INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON EXCITEMENT IN ESKİŞEHİR
The "ETi Lifalif 6th International Eskişehir Half Marathon and Sports Festival" was a scene of great excitement this year. Thousands of local and international athletes explored the streets and avenues of Eskişehir, creating not only a medal race but also a colorful spectacle. Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce kicked off the half marathon.
Organized in collaboration with the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, the Turkish Athletics Federation, and Novo Communication, Promotion, Digital Content Organization, the two-day "ETi Lifalif 6th International Eskişehir Half Marathon and Sports Festival" concluded with a half marathon. ETi Lifalif was the main sponsor of the festival, with TCL Electronics, Xiaomi, Nuh'un Ankara Makarnası, and Kalabak Su serving as co-sponsors.
On the first day of the festival, the Sports Festival began at 9:00 a.m. at the Sazova Science, Culture, and Art Park, and featured a variety of special sports activities throughout the day. Activities such as yoga, Pilates, and Zumba were held from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with expert trainers.
The 21K and 10K races of the ETi Lifalif 6th International Eskişehir Half Marathon, held on August 2nd and 3rd, were kicked off at the Sazova Science, Culture, and Art Park. Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce and other dignitaries initiated the races, which were met with great excitement.
The races, which showcased the beauty of the city's streets and avenues, especially the historic Odunpazarı district in Eskişehir city center, were attended by locals who cheered the athletes on with their support. Fans captured the moment with their phones and cameras.
The marathon, which reached its peak on the city streets, concluded at the Sazova Science, Culture and Art Park. Athletes who won the 21K and 10K races were awarded medals and cash prizes, as well as various other prizes. Mayor Ünlüce congratulated the athletes on their performances at the awards ceremony, saying, "We have gathered here today not just for a sporting event, but for a very special gathering that celebrates healthy living, solidarity, and our city's culture. Welcome to the Eskişehir Half Marathon. This event is a great source of motivation for everyone who is devoted to sports and a healthy lifestyle. It is also an event that makes significant contributions to the social life and promotion of our city. Seeing thousands of people here today, young and old, running towards the same goal, fills us with pride and gives us hope for the future. Sport is not just physical strength; it is a culture of perseverance, patience, discipline, and sharing. Each and every one of you participating in this marathon is running not only for yourselves, but also for social awareness and a shared spirit. For this, I thank each and every one of you individually. Of course, this great event is a product of teamwork. I wholeheartedly thank all our municipal teams, volunteers, sponsors, and healthcare professionals who contributed to the preparation of the marathon. Thanks to your contributions, this event grows every year and becomes a tradition." Following the speeches, awards were presented to the athletes who won the 21K and 10K races by Eskişehir Metropolitan Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce and other officials.
The results of the ETi Lifalif 6th International Eskişehir Half Marathon are as follows:
10K RACE:
Men: 1- Mert Selek, 2- Aykut Taşdemir, 3- Resul Çevik
Women: 1- Gamze Bulut Duvar, 2- Yonca Kutluk, 3- Gamze Altuntaş
21K RACE:
Men: 1- Hüseyin Can, 2- Fetene Alemu Regasa, 3- Ahmet Şendağlı
Women: 1- Bahar Yıldırım, 2- Dilek Öztürk, 3- Fatma Arık
