New Delhi: Former long-distance runner Mo Farah will be Tata Mumbai Marathon’s international event ambassador in an event in which 60,000 runners is expected to participate on January 19.
The race will begin from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and is a designated the World Athletics Gold Label race.
The Mumbai Marathon is one of the world’s top 10 races where defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Srinu Bugatha in the men’s category, with Aberash Minsewo and Thakor Nirmaben would compete for the top homours again.
Farah is the first man to won the 5,000m and 10,000m titles at successive Olympics (2012 & 2016) and World Championships (2013 & 2015). The feat, described as the ‘quadruple-double,’ made him one of track and field’s greatest long distance runners.
He’s coming to Mumbaaaaiii!🤩
Brace yourselves❤️#atMM2025 #ChangeBeganHere #HarDilMumbai pic.twitter.com/wUxHaTVbGj
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 9, 2025
The British runner Farah enjoyed an unbroken run of 10 wins in global final events, which began with the 5,000m gold at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu and ended with the 10,000m gold at the 2017 World Championships in London.
Born in Somalia, Farah retired in 2023 and hold the world record for the one hour run (21,330 m) and is also the European record holder for the outdoor 10,000 m (26:46.57).
‘Thrilled’
“I am thrilled to be the International Event Ambassador for the landmark 20th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon. When I run, I feel free, feel happy, and what better way to share this feeling with my fellow runners than an event that kickstarted a running movement in India 20 years ago,” the 41-year-old said in a statement.
“Road running has been a catalyst for change, as has the city of Mumbai – ChangeBeganHere. I am looking forward to seeing a superb celebration amidst the sights and sounds of Mumbai. I’ll be there cheering for everyone at the start line.”
The Mumbai marathom will begin from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in which 60,000 runners is expected to participate on January 19. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
