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Legese Targets Sub-59 Finish as Elite Runners Gear Up for Delhi Half Marathon
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:00
Legese Targets Sub-59 Finish as Elite Runners Gear Up for Delhi Half Marathon
- •Ethiopias Birhanu Legese is aiming for a sub-59-minute finish at the upcoming Delhi Half Marathon, citing improved physical condition compared to last season.
- •Kenya’s Charles Mbatha Matata expressed confidence in breaking the one-hour barrier and potentially challenging the course record under favourable weather conditions.
- •Indian runner Kartik Karkera is targeting a sub-1:05 finish, hoping that the super-compensation effect from the Asian Games marathon will help him secure a personal best.
- •Kiran Matre is aiming for a time of one hour and three minutes following high-altitude training, with hopes of finishing among the top three.
- •In the women’s field, 2022 winner Irine Cheptai of Kenya targets a sub-68 minute finish despite a short recovery window after the Sydney Marathon.
Key Questions Answered
Birhanu Legese is targeting a sub-59-minute finish at the Delhi Half Marathon.
Kartik Karkera is aiming for a personal best and a sub-1:05 finish after clocking 01:05:16 last year.
Irine Cheptai stated she is not in her top shape because she recently competed in the Sydney Marathon, finishing second, and only had two weeks of recovery time.
