Gulveer Singh finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, setting a new national record for the 21.1km distance. He clocked 59 minutes 42 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Avinash Sable in 2020.
Glimpses from the New York and Beijing Marathons.
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, clocking 59 minutes 42 seconds. While the time is faster than the national record, it won't be recognised due to course regulations.
The world marathon record holder said she has put her failure at the Athens Olympics behind her.
Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki ran the New York Marathon and completed the course in just over 3 hours and 30 minutes on a chilly Sunday.
Gulveer Singh, India's national record holder in 10,000m and 5,000m, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26. The event, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, features top international and Indian distance runners.
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Kenya swept the men's and women's podiums at the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
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The seven-times Tour de France champion will make his marathon debut in the New York City race on November 5.
Hassan said she paid the price for her fast start over the last part of the race but she held on to win her fourth marathon in six starts, including her triumph at last year's Paris Olympics.
Wilson Kipsang won a lucrative duel to the finish to join compatriot Mary Keitany in a Kenyan sweep of exciting men's and women's races at a cold, windy New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Defending champion Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won the men's and women's races at the New York City Marathon on Sunday for a Kenyan sweep in chilly, windy conditions through the city's five boroughs.
The seven times Tour de France champion will make his marathon debut on Nov 5.
Kenyan John Korir overcame a tumble near the starting line to win the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in two hours four minutes and 45 seconds, while his compatriot Sharon Lokedi denied Hellen Obiri a third straight title in a course record.
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Tola had an 18-second lead by the 35km mark, which he extended as the Eiffel Tower came into sight and crowds lining the streets roared him on. He became the first Ethiopian winner of the Olympic men's marathon in 24 years.
The last rites of marathon legend Fauja Singh were held in Jalandhar on Sunday following his tragic death in a road accident on July 14.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are aiming for a third successive Grand Slam final meeting when they take their high-voltage rivalry to the US Open while Novak Djokovic looks to foil the new generation as he hunts a 25th major.
Venus Williams revealed her younger sister Serena has been coaching from afar as she and Leylah Fernandez surged into the doubles quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz proved a class above defending champion Jannik Sinner to win the men's singles title at the US Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory at the Arthur Ashe stadium, in New York, on Sunday.
The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.
Overwhelmed by the loss of his youngest son in the 1990s, Fauja Singh found solace in running with a local club in Essex after moving out of India following the death of his wife and daughter.
Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday
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Aryna Sabalenka got the revenge she craved on Friday by defeating Leylah Fernandez to erase the sting of her 2021 US Open semi-final upset.
Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's London marathon with Jaouad Gharib in second and Hendrick Ramaala in third place.
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TCS previously developed mobile apps for the last year's marathon, helping participants to track runners and to receive race results, information on the event, and tips for training.
Paula Radcliffe made a triumphant return to marathon racing and Martin Lel reprised his thrilling London victory to win at Sunday's New York City Marathon.
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Under the eight-year association, TCS will take on the role of Title Sponsor of the New York City Marathon in 2014, the software major said in a statement.
World record holder Kipchoge was among the biggest attractions at the World Marathon Major but lost his momentum around the halfway mark and finished sixth.
TCS will provide a mobile application and technology support for the event on December 7.
The notable names in the NYC marathon donning their running shoes for charity on November 2.
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