Over 48,000 athletes from over 110 countries attended the event.
Uganda and Jordan also ranked second and third respectively.
Earlier Alavi had ranked first in 2017 Marathon in Beirut.
Beirut International Marathon (BIM) has Golden Label and is regarded as a prestigious competition in the world.
The Beirut Marathon, known also as the Beirut International Marathon, is an annual event that takes place in Beirut, Lebanon. The first ever BIM was held on October 19th, 2003 and attracted over 6,000 runners from 49 countries, and tens of thousands of Lebanese and international spectators.
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