Zhou Wenxiu of China clocked a winning time of 2 hours 27
minutes and 3 seconds to win the women's marathon title at the
Asian Games on Saturday.
The silver medal was taken by Japanese runner Kiyoko Shimahara
at 2:30:34, followed by her compatriot Kayoko Obata in the third
place at 2:30:38.
(Xinhua News Agency December 9, 2006)