Solomon Deksisa, from Ethiopia, won the Mumbai Marathon 2018. Here's a complete list of all winners apart from other highlights and coverage
Winners of Mumbai Marathon 2018 - Shumet Akalnaw, Solomon Deksisa and Joshua Kipketer. Pic/@TataMumMarathon
The richest race in India with a prize money worth 405,000 dollars came to a conclusion on Sunday with Ethiopia's Soloman Deksisa winning it. Another Ethiopian, Shumit Akalnaw became the first runner-up, while Joshua Kipkorir from Kenya came second. Meanwhile, Indian Olympic athletes T Gopi and Nitender Singh Rawat also took part in the Tata Mumbai Marathon.
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While T Gopi won in the Indian Elite category, Nitender Singh Rawat came second. Sudha Singh of Central Railways won the Mumbai Marathon in the Indian Elite Women category.
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The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018 kick-started at 5:40 am from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus today, January 21. All roads on the route of the marathon were closed for vehicular traffic till 1 pm today, except for emergency services. Not even parking of vehicles in the route was allowed.
The marathon was held in six categories.
The 42 km category (full marathon) stretched from Mahapalika Marg at CST to Bandra Reclamation, while the 21 km category (half marathon) took place between Rang Sharda Auditorium in Bandra and CST.
Gopi Thonakal won the Indian Men's Elite category, while Amane Gobena claimed top honours in the International Women's Elite Category.
Here's a look at some pictures and videos live from the Mumbai Marathon:
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— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
The city doesn't get tired. Nice to see the people of Mumbai supporting #TMM2018 with all they got! pic.twitter.com/D7bZcfFkBI
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— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
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— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Shumet Akalnaw in the lead just past the 1 and a half hour mark. 4 Elite Male runners break away from the pack! #TMM2018 pic.twitter.com/t2GTFLpBeE
What’s the most fun run in the world? That’s right, it’s the Dream Run! #TMM2018 #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/t53QkAZJiw
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Track your favorite runner live and do much more with the #TMM2018 app!
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
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The International Elite are running steadily at an impressive pace of 20.65 km/h at the 1 hour mark on the iconic Sea Link. #TMM2018 pic.twitter.com/kXplmohl3s
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Solomon Deksisa’s #TMM2018 winning moment! #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/jmXTpK3r9K
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
We proudly present to you the #TMM2018 Half Marathon finisher, Antima. pic.twitter.com/tOcCQuBNPO
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
INCREDIBLE! Sudha Singh claims the top honors at #TMM2018 in the Indian Elite's Women category ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0094ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009dðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0091ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0091ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u008fÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0086 pic.twitter.com/vAedGNqdzR
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Gopi Thonakal and @NrawatSingh pose after conquering Full Marathon in Indian Men's Elite category at #TMM2018ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009f¤³ pic.twitter.com/aDFdL4oEHd
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Winner of the International Women’s Elite Category, Amane Gobena says it was quite a difficult race but she’s happy with her display on the track! #TMM2018 #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/rTbqojqJbP
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Bornes Kitur, a regular at the Mumbai Marathon and runner up in today’s race says, “I’m happy with my performance and to have finished 2nd.” #TMM2018 #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/y6Q2LLhynx
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Bornes Kitur, a regular at the Mumbai Marathon and runner up in today’s race says, “I’m happy with my performance and to have finished 2nd.” #TMM2018 #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/y6Q2LLhynx
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
Bornes Kitur, a regular at the Mumbai Marathon and runner up in today’s race says, “I’m happy with my performance and to have finished 2nd.” #TMM2018 #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/y6Q2LLhynx
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
The International Women’s Elite Press Conference comes to a close! #TMM2018 #BetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/EtWoxnpdWK
— Tata Mumbai Marathon (@TataMumMarathon) January 21, 2018
The Tata Marathon was being promoted as the largest marathon in Asia and also as the largest mass participation sports event in the continent. It is the richest race in India with a prize money worth 405,000 dollars.
A total of 17 Indian women took part in the full marathon. The best Indian men and women runners take home Rs 5 lakh and the promoters, Procam International, offered a bonus of Rs 2 lakh for breaking the course record. The top prize for the men's and women's champions was USD 42,000 and a bonus of USD 15,000 was on offer for breaking the course record.
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