Maharashtra runners dominate as Harshad Mhatre and Arati Patil win the Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024

Harshad Mhatre and Arati Patil emerged victorious in the Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024, organized by CleoSportz. The event, held on Thursday, witnessed an impressive display of athleticism from participants across various categories.

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Hailing from Maharashtra, Harshad Mhatre, representing India Railways in the Kochi Marathon 2024, clinched the top spot in the men's full marathon category, with a breathtaking photo finish, clocking a remarkable time of 2:35:50 hours. Dinesh Kisan Patil, also from Maharashtra, mirrored Mhatre's timing, securing the second position, while Ramavath Ramesh Chandra from Telangana claimed third place with a time of 2:38:37 hours.

Meanwhile, in the women's division of the Kochi Marathon 2024, Arati Patil showcased her dominance, leading from start to finish and securing the championship title with a commendable time of 03:37:03 hours. Anju Murukan from Kerala secured the second position with a timing of 04:25:17 hours.

The Half Marathon (21.097 KM) witnessed Nabeel Shah's triumph in the men's category, clocking a finish time of 1:17:43 hours. Sajith KM, with a finish time of 1:19:56 hours, and Rajesh Thankachan, with a finish time of 01:22:47 hours, finished second and third respectively.

In the women's division, Jolsana Anthony claimed victory with a timing of 1:38:25 hours. Neena Katwal, with a timing of 1:40:47 hours, and Gayathri G, who clocked the finish time of 1:45:00 hours, finished second and third respectively. Sreerag AS emerged triumphant in the men's 10K Run, finishing with a remarkable time of 00:33:35 hours, while Beena George clinched the top position in the women's category with a timing of 00:40:41 hours.

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The Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024 showcased the resilience and spirit of athletes, further solidifying the Federal Bank Kochi Marathon's status as a premier sporting event in the country.