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Irine Cheptai returns as Birhanu Legese targets third title; Indias hopes on Kiran Matre, Lily Das in Sundays running of the Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi on Friday. Photo credit: Delhi Half Marathon Image Source: IANS

Delhi Half Marathon: Cheptai Returns As Legese Targets Third Title; India's Hopes On Kiran Matre, Lily Das

By IANS News October 16, 2026 • 20:50 PM View: 11

World Athletics Gold Label Race: Ethiopia's Birhanu Legese, a two-time winner of the Delhi Half Marathon, will be among the favourites for the 21st running of the World Athletics Gold Label Race scheduled to take place on Sunday.

Legese is aiming to reclaim the title and secure his third victory at the event.