Running

USPA NEWS - More than 5000 runners started in the city of Wroclaw at the night half marathon. This unique event is more than running a half marathon, it is a magical trip throught one of the most beautiful cities of Poland - Wroclaw is called as the city of 150 bridges.

Starting and finishing at the Olympic Station (which was build by the German architect Richard Konwiarz in 1926-1928) the runners have their track around and in the old city of Wroclaw between a sea of colorful lighted monuments and historical buildings. Due to a perfect organization and optimal weather conditions, Muindi Daniel Muteti for Kenya cross the finish line in a outstanding time of 01h02min27sec and as first women Haylay Letebrhan Gebreslasea from Ethiopia with a time of 01h11min42sec. Thanks to a live internet transmission, it was for the first time possible to follow exciting emotions of the battle between the runners.

The man behind the screen, is the legend Marek Danielak. He´s called the polish guru of marathon ““ for over 25 years he organizes marathon´s and more than ten thousand of different sport event´s. Despite his advanced age -this year 67- he controls his staff of more than 300 people with the energy of one thousand horse power. At this time the staff is already working on the next event: 32th Marathon of Wroclaw on the 14th of September. More information on the website: http://wroclawmaraton.pl/en/index