Victory and Heart: Alex Matata's Emotional Win at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

At the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, Kenya's Alex Matata emerged victorious, skillfully navigating the race in 59:50:00 seconds. His triumph was a tribute to his brother, who couldn't join due to illness.

Surpassing Ethiopia's Boyelign Teshager and Kenya's James Kipkogei, Matata's sub-60-minute finish secured him a USD 27,000 prize. He cited this year's milder humidity compared to the previous race as a contributing factor to his success.

Matata, with a personal best of 59:20:00 seconds earlier this year, indicated a focus on the World Cross Country Championships, choosing to forgo the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, Ethiopian champion Lilian Rengeruk noted challenging conditions during her win in the women's race.