Madhuri Gurnule wins half marathon

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) Madhuri Gurnule, who hails from Nagpur won the half marathon in the Standard Chartered Mumbai marathon by completing the distance in 1:08:03 and walking away with the prize money of 1100 Dollars.

The half marathon was dominated by the Indians as barring one prize in women's category, all were won by the locals.

Gurnule, who was at second position in last year in the half marathon feld that this year there was no competition for her. Her statement was correct as the runner up in this category Fabiola Oppliger (switzerland) completed the distance in 1:26:44 and Bhagwati (India) in 1:27:49. The other two got the award of 800 dollars and 550 dollars respectively.

In Men's half marathon Indians dominated again as completed the distance in 1:08:03 to walk away with prize money of 1100 dollars. He was closely followed by Bhairav Singh Lone with 1:08:25 timing and Sachin Sonawane with 1:08:27. The two were given the prize money of 800 dollars and 550 dollars respectively.

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