MUMBAI: Defending champions and event record holders Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot will headline the 19th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, scheduled on January 7. Speaking about returning to the Mumbai Marathon, Berhanu said: "I won the 2023 edition of the Mumbai marathon under perfect conditions. The women's line-up includes two Ethiopians and one Kenyan runner to make it tough for Anchialem in the upcoming race in Mumbai. Speaking about returning to the Mumbai Marathon, Haymanot said: "I ran my maiden marathon in Mumbai and was lucky to win the race. I am eager to repeat the feat once again in 2024"The Mumbai Marathon is one of the designated marathon races to qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

Source: Ethiopian News January 05, 2024 08:07 UTC