{"id":74044,"date":"2026-04-27T17:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74044"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:09:30","slug":"pakistani-runners-shine-at-london-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74044","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani runners shine at London Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani runners made a strong mark at the 46th edition of the London Marathon, one of the world\u2019s premier long-distance events, delivering impressive performances and drawing attention with their endurance and discipline.<\/p>\n<p>More than 30 athletes from Pakistan and the overseas Pakistani community participated in the global race, successfully completing the marathon and showcasing notable fitness, strategy and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Among them, UK-based runner Abdullah Muhammad Athar emerged as the fastest Pakistani participant, finishing the race in 2 hours, 39 minutes and 53 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Athar\u2019s performance stood out for its well-balanced pacing. He completed the first 10 kilometres in 39 minutes and 7 seconds, while crossing the half marathon mark in 1 hour, 18 minutes and 23 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the race, his average pace ranged between 3:41 and 3:49 per kilometre, reflecting a controlled and strategic approach. Unlike many runners who struggle in the final stages, Athar maintained composure and sustained his pace, finishing the race at nearly four minutes per kilometre.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the race, Athar described running as more than just a sport, calling it a source of discipline and mental clarity. 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