The 2009 Lhasa International Halfway Marathon Tournament started at the Potala Palace Square in Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region on Aug 25th with more than one thousand athletes from 24 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in attendance.

Photo shows the winner of women's group Medok(L 2) and Tsewang Kelzang(L 1).

Photo shows 76-year-old Sun Tianen is presenting flowers for the athletes who finished 21 km International Halfway Marathon.

Photo shows Wu Shankuan from Fujian in the International Halfway Marathon.

Photo shows Ma Liangwu from Yunnan in the International Halfway Marathon.

Photo shows Tashi Phuntsok, winner of men's group in the International Halfway Marathon.

Photo shows Wu Yin from Shandong in the International Halfway Marathon.