Athletes compete in the 26th Marabana Marathon 2012, in Havana, capital of Cuba,Nov. 18, 2012. The marathon was to commemorate the founding of the town San Cristobal and the National Day of Physical Culture and Sport. (Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez)

Athlete Jorge Luis Soarez crosses the finish line in first place in the 26th Marabana Marathon 2012, in Havana, capital of Cuba,Nov. 18, 2012. The marathon was to commemorate the founding of the town San Cristobal and the National Day of Physical Culture and Sport. (Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez)

Female athlete Yailes Garcia crosses the finish line in first place in the 26th Marabana Marathon 2012, in Havana, capital of Cuba,Nov. 18, 2012. The marathon was to commemorate the founding of the town San Cristobal and the National Day of Physical Culture and Sport. (Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez)

Athletes compete in the 26th Marabana Marathon 2012, in Havana, capital of Cuba,Nov. 18, 2012. The marathon was to commemorate the founding of the town San Cristobal and the National Day of Physical Culture and Sport. (Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez)

Athletes compete in the 26th Marabana Marathon 2012, in Havana, capital of Cuba,Nov. 18, 2012. The marathon was to commemorate the founding of the town San Cristobal and the National Day of Physical Culture and Sport. (Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez)