Pakistani runners demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2024 New York City Marathon, one of the world\u2019s largest and most challenging courses, with 12 runners finishing in under four hours.
\nDanish Elahi emerged as the fastest Pakistani, completing the marathon in an impressive three hours, 26 minutes, and 50 seconds.
\nFollowing closely was Rufi Shehzada, who finished with a time of 3:32:22, while Pakistani-American Babar Ghias clocked in at 3:38:53.
\nOther standout performances under four hours included Ammar Mumtaz, Prem Kumar, and Rehman Azhar.
\nMeanwhile, Khoula Ahmed, a Norwegian-Pakistani runner, was the fastest female from Pakistan, finishing with a commendable time of 3:43:02.
\nShe was followed by Maheen Sheikh and Kaukab Sarwar, rounding out the top three Pakistani women in the marathon.
\nThis year\u2019s NYC Marathon saw 36 Pakistani runners, both local and overseas nationals, competing alongside thousands from across the globe.
\nThe contingent included Pakistani-Americans, as well as Pakistani expats from Norway, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
\nMeanwhile, in the men\u2019s elite category, Dutch runner Abdi Nageeye claimed first place, completing the course in two hours, seven minutes, and 39 seconds. Kenya\u2019s Evans Chebet and Albert Korir finished second and third, respectively.
\nAdditionally, Kenya\u2019s Sheila Chepkirui led the women\u2019s elite field with a time of 2:24:35, followed by compatriots Hellen Obiri and Vivian Cheruiyot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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