(CPV) -Reigning vertical world champion Thomas Dold from Germany is set to race at the Hanoi vertical run in a bid to defend his world title, when the race is going to start on September 15.
Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in the event held at the iconic Landmark 72 (Plot E6, Pham Hung road, Cau Giay district) to compete in their respective age groups and to cheer on Dold and the international runners taking part in the elite race.
Facing the challenge of running up a total 1,914 steps to a height of 350 metres, the race finishes at the tower’s observation deck on the 72nd floor, where participants will be able to enjoy the views of Hanoi’s skyline.
Photo: German Embassy in Hanoi
Dold, from Stuttgart, is the undisputed king of stair climbing, and a seven-time winner of the prestigious Empire State building run-up in New York city.
“The participation of such a high profile runner ensures that we are on track with our plans in growing the race into a premier running event not just locally but also internationally,” said David Shin of event organisers Sporting Republic.
Runners will be flagged off in waves of between 10 to 15 people, commencing in the morning and expected to finish by early afternoon with men, women and children 12 and above of all fitness levels encouraged to enter in what expects to be a fun and energetic event./.
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