Kartik Kumar and KM Laxmi Shine at 11th Bengaluru Marathon
The 11th Bengaluru Marathon, a prestigious event certified as a National Open Marathon by the Athletics Federation of India, took place on Sunday. The race began at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Men’s Elite Race
Asian Games silver medallist Kartik Kumar emerged victorious in the men’s elite race, completing the marathon in 2:22:50. Kartik, who also finished fourth in the men’s 10,000m at the Portland Track Festival 2024, was followed by Pradeep Singh Chaudhary with a time of 2:23:35 and Harshad at 2:25:50.
Women’s Elite Race
In the women’s category, KM Laxmi claimed the top spot with a time of 3:00:21. Last year’s winner, Jyoti Gawate, finished third, clocking in at 3:25:21, while Ashvini Jadhav secured second place with a time of 3:12:42.
Half-Marathon Results
In the men’s half-marathon, Ashok Bind led the pack with a time of 1:12:05, followed by M Nanjundappa and Manikanta P. In the women’s half-marathon, Tejaswini finished first, with Manisha Joshi and Bugalee Kumari Gurjar taking second and third places, respectively.
National Records
India’s national marathon records remain unbroken, with Shivnath Singh’s 2:12:00 for men set in 1978 and OP Jaisha’s 2:34:43 for women set in 2015.
Doubts Revealed
Kartik Kumar -: Kartik Kumar is a runner who won the men’s elite race at the 11th Bengaluru Marathon.
KM Laxmi -: KM Laxmi is a runner who won the women’s race at the 11th Bengaluru Marathon.
Bengaluru Marathon -: The Bengaluru Marathon is a long-distance running event held in Bengaluru, India, where runners compete in various categories.
Athletics Federation of India -: The Athletics Federation of India is the governing body for athletics in India, responsible for organizing and certifying events like marathons.
Kanteerava Stadium -: Kanteerava Stadium is a sports stadium in Bengaluru, India, where the marathon started.
Half-marathon -: A half-marathon is a long-distance running race that is half the length of a full marathon, usually about 21 kilometers.
