Joshua Cheptegei Triumphs at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon in 59:46

Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei showcased his prowess at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, claiming victory with 59:46. Cheptegei’s calculated race strategy paid off as he started conservatively, gradually increasing his pace. He made his decisive move at the 19-kilometer mark, seizing the lead in the final 750 meters to secure the win.

Reflecting on the achievement, a jubilant Cheptegei expressed the personal significance of his victory, saying:

"This victory means so much to me because India has been a big part of my career. Ten years ago, I ran the Bangalore 10K, my first road race outside Uganda, and it was a breakthrough moment. That race led to ten years of success. My team and I believed that if I wanted another successful decade, I needed to come back to India. I’m so happy!"

This win was not just about crossing the finish line first; it was also a sentimental moment for Cheptegei, who credited India as a key part of his journey to becoming one of the world’s best distance runners.

Podium sport for Tiruye 

In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Tiruye Mesfin showed great determination and skill, finishing in third place with a time of 1:09:42. Her performance added to a successful weekend for the NN Running Team, a group known for producing many world-class athletes.