Mumbai marathon: 69-year-old Jugal Rathi finishes for fourth time

The delight of finishing his fourth 42.1 km race at the 2016 edition of the Mumbai Marathon event was clearly visible on the face of 69-year-old Pune-based Jugal Rathi

The delight of finishing his fourth 42.1 km race was clearly visible on the face of 69-year-old Jugal Rathi.


Jugal Rathi

"This is my fourth full marathon and I feel proud of it," he screamed after completing the race in nearly five hours.

Pune-based Rathi has participated in seven previous half marathons in Mumbai. "I have been practicing for the marathon for the last three months. Age has never been a hindrance to my participation," he said.

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