The Bengaluru Marathon 2024 crowned Kartik Kumar the winner of the men’s elite race with a time of 2:22:50, and KM Laxmi claimed victory in the women’s elite race at 3:00:21. This year marked the marathon’s 11th edition and was recognized as a category E World Athletics Label Road Race. Other notable performances included Ashok Bind winning the men’s half-marathon and Tejaswini leading the women’s half-marathon.

On Sunday, Kartik Kumar emerged victorious in the men’s elite race at the Bengaluru Marathon 2024, clocking in at 2:22:50. KM Laxmi took the women’s elite title with a commendable time of 3:00:21. This 11th edition of the Bengaluru Marathon is notable for being recognized as a category E World Athletics Label Road Race and has also received certification as a National Open Marathon by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). The race commenced from the Kanteerava Stadium, a central hub for numerous sporting events. Kartik Kumar, an accomplished athlete who secured a silver medal in the 10,000 meters at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, showcased his endurance and tactical running skills to clinch first place. Following closely, Pradeep Singh Chaudhary finished second with a time of 2:23:35, while Harshad secured third, finishing in 2:25:50. For reference, last year’s champion, Anish Thapa, achieved an impressive time of 2:18:06. In the women’s marathon, KM Laxmi displayed her dominance in the field, solidifying her position as a strong competitor with her finishing time. Ashvini Jadhav, who placed second last year, managed to repeat her podium finish by completing the marathon in 3:12:42 and earning the second place. Jyoti Gawate, the previous year’s winner, unfortunately fell to third place with a time of 3:25:21. The event also included half-marathon races, where Ashok Bind secured victory in the men’s category with a time of 1:12:05, followed by M Nanjundappa and Manikanta P. In the women’s half-marathon, Tejaswini claimed the top spot with a time of 1:25:16, with Manisha Joshi and Bugalee Kumari Gurjar following in the subsequent positions. The all-time national records remain notable, with the men’s marathon record of 2:12:00 set by Shivnath Singh in 1978 and the women’s record of 2:34:43 established by OP Jaisha in 2015. The winners for the Bengaluru Marathon 2024 are as follows: Men’s Marathon Kartik Kumar – 2:22:50 Pradeep Singh Chaudhary – 2:23:35 Harshad – 2:25:50 Women’s Marathon KM Laxmi – 3:00:21 Ashvini Madan Jadhav – 3:12:42 Jyoti Gawate – 3:25:21 Men’s Half-Marathon Ashok Bind – 1:12:05 M Nanjundappa – 1:12:53 Manikanta P – 1:14:41 Women’s Half-Marathon Tejaswini – 1:25:16 Manisha Joshi – 1:35:12 Bugalee Kumari Gurjar – 1:35:31

The Bengaluru Marathon, one of the prominent long-distance running events in India, has gained a reputation for attracting elite athletes as well as amateur runners. Celebrated annually, the marathon promotes fitness, community engagement, and athletic excellence. The event is categorized as a World Athletics Label Road Race, indicating its global significance in the running community. The event is positioned within a framework that emphasizes both competitive speed and the broader participation of runners of varying skill levels. The marathon hosts both full and half-distance races contributing to the development of distance running within India, showcasing local talent and encouraging enhanced performances against international competitors.

The Bengaluru Marathon 2024 successfully highlighted the exceptional athleticism of both Kartik Kumar and KM Laxmi, who triumphed in their respective races. This year marks an important milestone, as the marathon not only celebrated its 11th edition but also received significant classifications and acknowledgments from the Athletics Federation of India. The performances exhibited at this event point to the ongoing development of the marathon running culture within India, encouraging more participation and inspiring future runners to aim for excellence.

Original Source: olympics.com

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