Cheptegei, Chepngeno lead the sphere in TCS World 10K run

The streets of central Bengaluru will put on a festive look vivid and early, because the occasion commences at 5.30 a.m. with the elite World 10K Women. The World 10K Men will likely be flagged off from Cubbon Road at 6.08 a.m., adopted instantly by the Open 10K. 

The early begin for elite runners is sure to quicken the tempo, provided that the solar is not going to be out in full power. 

The route, in the meantime, has undergone some modifications to accommodate sooner timings. “The course is in good condition, and we now have taken suggestions from final yr to navigate a much less intimidating route. The inclined stretch on Kamaraj Road that was on the ultimate stretch of the route is now on the center of race, making it extra accessible and pleasant to all contributors,” race director Hugh Jones stated. 

Reigning Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will lead the sphere within the World 10K Men class.

Gabriel Gerald Geay, who completed seventh within the World Championship Marathon three years in the past, will problem Cheptegei. Uganda’s Stephen Kissa, who completed third right here in 2017, is one other notable contender.

Nicholas Kimeli holds the course report for males at 27:38s.

Kenyan runner Cintia Chepngeno is one in every of eight girls who’ve clocked private bests sooner than the course report of 30:35s, held by her compatriot Irene Cheptai since 2022.

Eritrean athlete Rahel Daniel, who completed fifth in 10,000m within the 2022 World Championships, will likely be Chepngeno’s major challenger.

The Indian elite males’s discipline will likely be spearheaded by Sawan Barwal, who just lately set a ten,000m meet report on the Federation Cup. Sanjivani Jadhav, 2017 Asian Championships 5,000m bronze medallist, begins as favorite amongst Indian elite girls. 

The World Athletics Gold Label Race affords a complete prize purse of $210,000.