Athletics, Men's Marathon Final: Barwal holding on at 36km mark

There has been plenty of movement at the front around 30km to 35km mark. The leading pack eventually breaking away.

Sawan Barwal, China's Han and Japan's Yamashita have emerged as the front-runners. Han is the silver medallist from the previous edition of the Asian Games.

But at the 36km mark, the Japanese runner opened up a 20-30m gap over the chasing pack.

Barwal, meanwhile, has put up a stupendous show. He earned his place among the leaders through a determined run and hard work.

At the 38km mark, Barwal is firmly on second some 30mts behind the Japanese followed by Han.

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