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Ethiopia’s Tadu Deme and Yeshi Chekole crowned champions at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026

Mumbai, Jan 18(UNI): Ethiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole registered significant victories in the 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, here today. The top three finishers each took home prize money of USD 50,000, USD 25,000, and USD 15,000 respectively.
It was the first career win in a major marathon for Yeshi Chekole, although she had been running this distance since 2019. The 28-year-old neatly executed what she revealed earlier during a pre-race media interaction, staying relaxed and finishing strong.
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From kulcha cart to Team India: Jalandhar teen earns U-19 call-up

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