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Keflezighi named Mumbai Marathon brand ambassador

Updated on: 09 January,2024 07:25 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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The race is a World Athletics Gold Label event.

Keflezighi named Mumbai Marathon brand ambassador

Meb Keflezighi

Celebrated long distance runner Meb Keflezighi, who won a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, has been named brand ambassador of the 19th Tata Mumbai Marathon scheduled to be held on Sunday. The race is a World Athletics Gold Label event.


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“The Tata Mumbai Marathon has been on my bucket list for the longest time, and finally being able to witness Mumbai’s indomitable spirit, is indeed exciting,” Keflezighi, an Eritrea-born American, was quoted as saying in a press release.


“This event inspired a country to run and changed mindsets, that is the true legacy of a sporting event. Mumbai’s incredible energy and enthusiasm, combined with the dedication of its runners, embodies the universal language of endurance. “I will only say this—remember to run with purpose, embrace the journey, and move ahead together,” the release added.

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