JORDAN RUNNERS SHINE IN BEIRUT

Jordan runners put in some useful performances at the weekend’s Beirut Marathon. Ahmad Samour finished second in the half-marathon (21km) in a time of 1:08.49, finishing behind Iran's Mohammad Muradi in 1:08.04.

Meanwhile, Sabria Muradat took bronze in the women’s half-marathon after crossing the line in a time of 1:29.47, behind Australia's Carry Allen who won in 1:29.16. In the 8km event, Hanan Al Oshosh finished second in a time of 33.48 minutes.