KARACHI: Twelve Pakistani runners finished the 2024 New York City Marathon in less than four hours, showcasing their remarkable achievement on one of the biggest and most difficult courses in the world.
Danish Elahi finished the marathon in a remarkable three hours, twenty-six minutes, and fifty seconds, making him the fastest Pakistani.
Babar Ghias, a Pakistani-American, finished in 3:38:53, closely followed by Rufi Shehzada, who finished in 3:32:22.
Ammar Mumtaz, Rehman Azhar, and Prem Kumar also gave outstanding performances in less than four hours.
After the New York City Marathon in New York, USA, on November 3, 2024, Pakistani runner Danish Elahi holds a Pakistani flag while posing with his family. — Provided
Runner Danish Elahi of Pakistan holds a Pakistani flag while posing with his family.