Video: Budapest Marathon Goes Ahead Despite Coronavirus Fears

  • 12 Oct 2020 6:00 PM
Video: Budapest Marathon Goes Ahead Despite Coronavirus Fears
Hungary's 35th annual Budapest marathon took place despite fears over coronavirus resulting in a much lower turnout than usual.

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35th Budapest Marathon, 10 – 11 October

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