If you are passionate about something, hard work is the only path to achieve success in it. It is this motto that has seen orthopedic surgeon Dr Kartik Karkera succeed in distance-running over the years. And on Sunday, he showcased his brilliance by winning gold in the elite men’s category of the TMM’s full marathon.

Champ Thapa finishes 2nd

Originally from Mumbai, but currently settled in Nashik, Karkera, 28, clocked 2:19:55 for first place followed by defending champion Anish Thapa (2:20:08) and Pradeep Chaudhary (2:20:49) in second and third place respectively. Interestingly, Dr Karkera had finished third in the TMM’s half marathon last year and this was his maiden attempt in the full marathon.