Gazprom Group delegation takes part in Rostov Veliky half-marathon

On September 30, a half-marathon called Rostov Veliky (Rostov the Great) took place in the Yaroslavl Region. Employees of the Gazprom Group took part in the event and won some of its top honors.

The half-marathon was arranged by the Department for Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy of the Yaroslavl Region, the Marathon Plus independent non-profit organization and the authorities of the Rostovsky Municipal District.

The sporting event brought together over 2,400 athletes. The Gazprom Group was represented by 74 participants from Gazprom, Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta and Gazprom UGS.

The half-marathon included several types of races at various distances: 400-meter and 800-meter children’s races, an 800-meter Unlimited Potential Race, races for beginners, amateurs and professionals over the distances of 3, 10 and 21.1 kilometers, and a 21.1-kilometer Team Relay.

“Today, Gazprom is represented by 74 employees, who prove that events like these only attract goal-oriented and energetic people. It is thanks to our people being capable of setting goals and achieving them that Gazprom maintains its leadership positions,” said Elena Kasyan, Head of Department at Gazprom.

Two employees of Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta won prizes in the final standings: Olga Ermilova came second in the 10-kilometer race for women (time: 39:32), and Vladimir Yakimovich finished second in the 21-kilometer race for men (time: 01:11:56).

Among men aged 45–49 years old, Yury Kovalkov took first place in the 10-kilometer race (time: 37:48). Meanwhile, Tatiana Neoberdina came second in the 21.1-kilometer race for women aged 45–49 years old (time: 01:48:49).

The Rostov half-marathon is one of the most popular tracks among the racers who take part in the Golden Ring Run series, as it allows the runners to see the historical part of the city with its majestic architectural monuments.