Zhou Wenxiu of China clocked a winning time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 3 seconds to win the women's marathon title at the Asian Games on Saturday.

The silver medal was taken by Japanese runner Kiyoko Shimahara at 2:30:34, followed by her compatriot Kayoko Obata in the third place at 2:30:38.

(Xinhua News Agency December 9, 2006)