TCS World 10K Bengaluru: Kenya's Peter Mwaniki, Lilian Kasait Clinch Titles - In Pics

The 16th TCS World 10K has announced its champions as Peter Mwaniki and Lilian Kasait decimated the Bengaluru field to seal men's and women's titles respectively, each earning a mouthwatering prize money of USD 26000. Kenya's Mwaniki maintained his lead from the starting with a time of 28:15, while Kasait 30:56. In men's division, Hillary Chepkwony (28:33) finished second and Hagos Eyob clocked an impressive 28:39 to come third. The women's division witnessed Emmaculate Achol (31:17) and Lemlem Hailu (31:23) finished second and third respectively on the podium. In addition, Kiran Matre emerged as the winner of the men's section of Indian elite athletes race, setting a new event record with a timing of 29:32. In the corresponding women’s category, event record holder Sanjivani, secured the top place with a time of 34:03.

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Updated on: 28 April 2024 4:22 pm

TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Elite Indian woman category winner Sanjivani (C), first runner up Lilli Dasl(R) and second runner up Preenu Yadav (L) during the TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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Elite International and Indian men athletes take part in the TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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Kiran Matre crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in Elite Indian men's category at the TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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International and Indian woman athletes take part in the TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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Disabled athletes take part in wheelchair category run during TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Elite International and Indian men athletes take part in the TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Indian athletes take part in the TCS World 10K run, in Bengaluru.

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Elderly people take part in Majja Run during the TCS World 10K event, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Participants in different costumes take part in majja 'run' during TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Participants in different costumes take part in 'majja' run during TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Participants in different costumes take part in 'majja' run during TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Participants in different costumes take part in 'majja' run during TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.

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TCS World 10K in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Two-time Olympic & four-time Shot Put World Champion Valerie Adams and former Indian athlete Anju Bobby George during in the TCS World 10K Marathon, in Bengaluru.