If all runners are going to be cheered along by flag-waving spectators on the 29 March
2014 in the streets of Copenhagen, as many as 72 different flags will be needed as 72 different
nationalities have signed up to participate in the World Half Marathon Championships.
"It's amazing to have so many different nationalities taking part in the race. The great interest
among foreign runners place our event in the very top of the international league”, says the Director of the Danish Athletic Federation, Jakob Larsen.
The country, outside of Denmark, participating with the absolute largest number of runners is Sweden.
The Swedes make up about a third of the foreign participants. Norwegian
runners represent about one-fifth, while British and German runners each represent
about a tenth of the international runners. The race consists of runners from all over the
world. Among the 72 overseas participating countries are United States, Australia, Brazil, Iraq,
Mexico, Barbados,The Dominican Republic & Aruba
"We are looking forward to welcoming so many nationalities in Copenhagen and give them an
unforgettable experience with running through our charming capital," says Sport Event Director,
Lars Vallentin from Wonderful Copenhagen.
Quick facts about the IAAF/AL-Bank World Half Marathon Championships 2014
Date: 29 March 2014
Place: Copenhagen, Denmark
Organisers: The Danish Athletic Federation, Sport Event Denmark, Wonderful Copenhagen and the
municipalities of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg are supporting the event.
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