A marathon event was held in Chisinau, Moldova on April 26, 2015 that attracted over 50,000 runners. The event included marathons of 42km for participants over 18, half marathons of 21km also for over 18s, 10km races for over 16s, and a 3km fun run with no age limit. Ion Cutelaba, a Moldovan mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC Light Heavyweight division, was born and raised in Chisinau and trained in Greco-Roman wrestling, Sambo, and judo as a youth, becoming a national champion in both Sambo and judo.