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First Mysurean to run Boston Marathon
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First Mysurean to run Boston Marathon

February 8, 2024

City’s V.C. Venkatesh, a 56-year-old marathon runner, completed Australia Goldcoast Marathon in July 2023 and based on his finish time which was 12 minutes faster than his age group qualifying time, he has been selected to run at Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. With this, he becomes the first Mysurean to participate in the…

Mysureans complete Delhi Marathon in Boston Marathon Qualifying timing
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Mysureans complete Delhi Marathon in Boston Marathon Qualifying timing

February 25, 2020

V.C. Venkatesh and Dr. Usha Hegde became the first Mysureans to complete Delhi Marathon (42.195-km) in the Boston Marathon Qualifying time. The Marathon was held on Sunday last. To participate in Boston Marathon, one has to reach the specified qualifying timing in Marathons certified by Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). While 52-year-old…

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