Marathon star 2nd in Oman

AMMAN — Jordan’s runner Salameh Al Aqraa has continued his fantastic form at the age of 42 by finishing second in the Oman Desert Marathon, according to a statement from the Jordan Olympic Committee. Aqraa showed age is no boundary as he finished behind Morocco’s Rasheed Al Morabity in the gruelling race which covers 165km over six days. During the race, competitors have to carry their own sleeping equipment, food and water and it is regarded as one of the toughest races in the world.