08 January,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Meb Keflezighi
Celebrated long distance runner Meb Keflezighi, who won a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, has been named brand ambassador of the 19th Tata Mumbai Marathon scheduled to be held on Sunday. The race is a World Athletics Gold Label event.
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"The Tata Mumbai Marathon has been on my bucket list for the longest time, and finally being able to witness Mumbai's indomitable spirit, is indeed exciting," Keflezighi, an Eritrea-born American, was quoted as saying in a press release.
"This event inspired a country to run and changed mindsets, that is the true legacy of a sporting event. Mumbai's incredible energy and enthusiasm, combined with the dedication of its runners, embodies the universal language of endurance. "I will only say this - remember to run with purpose, embrace the journey, and move ahead together," the release added.
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