Cheptegei, Chepngeno and Geay.
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The seventeenth version of the TCS World 10K run, with practically 35,000 enthusiastic contributors, is ready to enliven an idyllic Sunday morning right here.
The streets of central Bengaluru will put on a festive look vibrant and early, because the occasion commences at 5.30 a.m. with the elite World 10K Ladies. The World 10K Males shall be flagged off from Cubbon Highway at 6.08 a.m., adopted instantly by the Open 10K.
The early begin for elite runners is certain to quicken the tempo, on condition that the solar won’t be out in full power.
The route, in the meantime, has undergone some modifications to accommodate quicker timings. “The course is in good condition, and we have now taken suggestions from final 12 months to navigate a much less intimidating route. The inclined stretch on Kamaraj Highway that was on the last stretch of the route is now on the center of race, making it extra accessible and pleasant to all contributors,” race director Hugh Jones stated.
Reigning Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will lead the sphere within the World 10K Males class.
Gabriel Gerald Geay, who completed seventh within the World Championship Marathon three years in the past, will problem Cheptegei. Uganda’s Stephen Kissa, who completed third right here in 2017, is one other notable contender.
Nicholas Kimeli holds the course report for males at 27:38s.
Kenyan runner Cintia Chepngeno is considered one of eight ladies who’ve clocked private bests quicker than the course report of 30:35s, held by her compatriot Irene Cheptai since 2022.
Eritrean athlete Rahel Daniel, who completed fifth in 10,000m within the 2022 World Championships, shall be Chepngeno’s main challenger.
The Indian elite males’s subject shall be spearheaded by Sawan Barwal, who lately set a ten,000m meet report on the Federation Cup. Sanjivani Jadhav, 2017 Asian Championships 5,000m bronze medallist, begins as favorite amongst Indian elite ladies.
The World Athletics Gold Label Race presents a complete prize purse of $210,000.
Printed – April 26, 2025 07:00 pm IST
