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Iran’s Persepolis Historical Complex hosts first intl. marathon

Marvdasht, the site of the world-renowned UNESCO site of Persepolis, hosted the country’s first ever international marathon. Athletes from more than 35 countries participated, in a gesture of peace and international cooperation. Children and locals lined the route to welcome the foreign runners and cheer on the Iranian ones.
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Golrokh Askarieh

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