BERLIN: Five Pakistani marathon runners broke records by finishing the race in less than three hours at the Berlin Marathon 2023.
The runners included Muhammad Sajjad (2:37), Amin Mukatay (2:46), Abdul Rehman (2:50), Sadiq Shah (2:52:16), and Faisal Shafi (2:58),
Sadiq Shah, who had previously participated in the London Marathon earlier in April, accomplished an incredible feat by setting a new record at the Berlin Marathon. He completed the marathon in a remarkable 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 16 seconds.
Sadiq Shah emerged as the fastest runner in his age group. He earned a qualification for the prestigious Boston Marathon after his incredible performance.
Muhammad Sajjad achieved the distinction of being the fastest Pakistani runner in any international marathon. He completed the Berlin Marathon in an impressive 2 hours, 37 minutes, and 34 seconds. His performance also secured his position as a World Marathon Major participant.
US-based pediatrician Dr Rabia Naeem made history by becoming the first-ever Pakistani-origin female Six Star Finisher at the Berlin Marathon. She crossed the finish line in 3 hours and 54 minutes.
Just finished the Berlin Marathon! I managed a 3:54 in a hot marathon but many Pakistani Runners have set amazing new records for Pakistan, details coming soon!
🇵🇰🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/TNM0SZRFiY— Muhammad Junaid (@junaidmuhammadd) September 24, 2023
Sadiq Shah @SadiqShahRuns who ran London marathon earlier this year in April has set a new record today in Berlin by completing marathon in 2 hours 52 minutes 16 seconds he is fastest in his age group and twice qualified for Boston Marathon. Her he his chat post Marathon… pic.twitter.com/3akhRUxzws
— Muhammad Junaid (@junaidmuhammadd) September 24, 2023
All the participants from Pakistan successfully completed the marathon. Sarah Lodhi completed another swift marathon in 3 hours and 17 minutes. Hira Diwan achieved her fastest marathon time, clocking in at 3 hours, 30 minutes, and 10 seconds, securing a Boston qualifying time for her age group.
Adnan Gandhi also achieved a Boston qualifying time and recorded his fastest marathon at 3 hours, 19 minutes, and 26 seconds. Anchor Muhammad Junaid completed his third major marathon in less than 6 months, finishing the Berlin Marathon in 3 hours and 54 minutes.
Uzma Abid completed the marathon in 4 hours, 10 minutes, and 45 seconds, while Sana Malik finished in 4 hours and 4 minutes, and Nadia Rehman crossed the finish line in 4 hours and 2 minutes.
Remember, more than 60 Pakistanis participated in the Berlin Marathon which included 14 female marathon runners. This was Pakistan’s largest-ever contingent parin a World Marathon Major event.
This year’s Berlin Marathon showcased remarkable speed, with a record-breaking nine men finishing in under 2 hours and 5 minutes, and an unprecedented eight women achieving a sub-2:20 finish.
Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia achieved a remarkable feat after smashing the women’s marathon world record at the Berlin Marathon. She completed the challenging course in a stunning 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds, breaking the previous record by over two minutes.
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