Known among runners as the course's most formidable stretch, the climb has earned a reputation as the race's "heartbreak hill". It has proven to be a place where legs tire, minds waver, and determination is put to a stern test.
The 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will witness a dynamic mix of seasoned champions and emerging talent, showcasing the depth and strength of Indian distance running from across the nation.
Army Sports Institute's Gopi T (2:13:39), Srinu B (2:14:59) and Anish Thapa (2:16:41) have been preparing for the event with an eye on the national record. In the process, they hope to achieve the qualification mark of 2:08.10 for the Olympics too
India's top runners will line up along with over 19,000 athletes in the ninth edition of the New Delhi Marathon on Sunday hoping to win a ticket to the Paris Olympics later this year
Speaking at the pre-marathon press conference, Kenya's legendary middle-distance runner pointed out that this was the last opportunity and platform for India's top marathoners to win their berths for the Hangzhou Games in September