Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor and fitness inspiration Milind Soman continues to reach new milestones with his consistency as he ran his 21st Mumbai Marathon and his 14th full marathon.Milind revealed that he was able to complete the marathon in 4 hours and 54 minutes, while his better half, Ankita Konwar, who is also his fitness companion, covered the distance in 4 hours and 40 minutes.Posting snippets from the Marathon on social media, the ‘Emergency’ actor shared, “21st time running at the Mumb…
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Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Ethiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole achieved notable wins at the 21st Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics gold label event, held here on Sunday. The leading Indian finishers were Sanjivani and Kartik.The top three finishers each took home USD 50,000, USD 25,000, and USD 15,000, respectively.It was Yeshi Chekole’s first career win in a major marathon, although she had been running this distance since 2019. The 28-year-old neatly executed what she had revealed …
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) The 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will witness record participation with more than 69,000 runners, including over 65,400 on-ground participants and 3,700 virtual runners, taking to the streets of Mumbai on January 18. The event will offer a total prize purse of USD 389,524 and feature several of the world’s top distance runners alongside India’s leading athletes. This year’s marathon will mark a significant milestone with the …
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Sunday’s running of the Mumbai Marathon is set to witness a high-quality clash of global pedigree and domestic excellence as elite athletes from across the world, including Ethiopia, Uganda, and Eritrea, line up alongside India’s most accomplished distance runners for the upcoming edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race.Long recognised as one of Asia’s most competitive and demanding marathons, the race has built a reputation for attracting athletes in peak f…
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) As the Mumbai Marathon enters its twenty-first year, the fast and furious field will see as many as eight men and six women, all of whom hold personal bests superior to the current event records for Mumbai, taking the starting line-up on Sunday.Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu (2:07:32) and Anchialem Haymanot (2:24:15) have held the event records since 2023.The Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, offers substantial prizes. The top three finishers in both m…
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Mumbai Marathon has introduced a landmark route for its 21st edition, scheduled for Sunday, marking a historic milestone in the event’s history. For the first time, participants will run along the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road, in addition to the renowned Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The Coastal Road, a symbol of modern mobility and daily transit, will become a vibrant arena on race day. Runners will enjoy continuous views of the Arabian Sea and the city skyline, marking…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The 21st Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics gold label event, will feature a vibrant blend of experienced champions and rising stars, highlighting the depth and strength of Indian distance running nationwide. Attention will be on defending champions Anish Thapa and Nirmaben Thakor as they aim to reclaim their titles at Asia’s premier marathon on January 18. The top three finishers in both the Indian Elite men’s and women’s categories will receive prize money of Rs 5 la…
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse has been named International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to take place on January 18.One of the most accomplished sprinters of his generation, De Grasse is a global athletics icon whose journey continues to inspire millions worldwide. Rising from humble beginnings, he was discovered sprinting at a local meet in basketball shoes and borrowed spikes, a moment that marked …