Tokyo marathon restricted to elite athletes over coronavirus outbreak(1/3)

Runners wait at the starting line before competing in the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo on March 1, 2020. - This year's Tokyo Marathon has been closed to all but elite runners due to mounting fears over the spread of the new coronavirus, which has affected dozens of sports events worldwide. (Photo/Agencies)

A runner wears a face mask as he takes part in the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo on March 1, 2020. This year's Tokyo Marathon has been closed to all but elite runners due to mounting fears over the spread of the new coronavirus, which has affected dozens of sports events worldwide. (Photo/Agencies)

Runners compete in the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo on March 1, 2020. This year's Tokyo Marathon has been closed to all but elite runners due to mounting fears over the spread of the new coronavirus, which has affected dozens of sports events worldwide. (Photo/Agencies)