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April 26, 2026

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Rodrigue Kwizera blitzed through the field to set a new men’s event record at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026 on Sunday.
Kwizera stepped on the pedal in the final stretch to finish with a time of 27:31, well under the previous mark of 27:38 set by Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli in 2022.
Kwizera, who missed the top spot to Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe in a photo finish here three years ago, won USD 34,000 (including the event record bonus of USD 8,000).
The Burundi runner accelerated at the 8km mark – after passing the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – to pull away from his rivals. Kwizera kept a high pace in the long straight finish on Cubbon Road to eclipse Kimeli’s record.
“The challenge was the heat. I have been training in Spain, where it is much cooler this time of the year. Today, I told myself that I will push at the 5K mark, and again in the final kilometre. I wanted to go for the event record; I am glad I did it,” Kwizera said.
ALSO READ | Ethiopia’s Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon
Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru overcame a stiff challenge from favourite Brenda Jepchirchir to claim the international women’s title.
At the 7km stage, it was Florence, Brenda, Ethiopian Melal Biratu and Kenya’s Judy Chepaskwony who formed the leader pack.
Florence took over in the last right turn at the Cubbon Park metro station. Now on her own, Florence eased off and missed the event record (30:35, Irene Cheptai, 2022) by ten seconds. The Rwanda athlete took home USD 26,000.
Harmanjot Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav recorded the best timings among Indian men and women, respectively. Harmanjot clocked 29:13, falling short of the Indian record by just one second.
Harmanjot Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav recorded the best timings among Indian men and women with 29.13 and 35:01, respectively. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain
Harmanjot Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav recorded the best timings among Indian men and women with 29.13 and 35:01, respectively. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain
“I had the event record in mind. I tried to stay with the international elite pack as far as I could, which was till 5K. After that, I decided to rely on my own judgement,” Harmanjot said.
Sanjivani, the 2017 Asian Championships 5,000m bronze medallist, took top Indian honours here for a third time in a row.
Harmanjot and Sanjivani won Rs. 3,00,000 and Rs. 2,75,000 respectively.
Published on Apr 26, 2026

#TCS #World #10K #Bengaluru #Kwizera #breaks #mens #record #Florence #claims #womens #title">TCS World 10K Bengaluru: Kwizera breaks men’s record; Florence claims women’s title

Rodrigue Kwizera blitzed through the field to set a new men’s event record at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026 on Sunday.

Kwizera stepped on the pedal in the final stretch to finish with a time of 27:31, well under the previous mark of 27:38 set by Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli in 2022.

Kwizera, who missed the top spot to Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe in a photo finish here three years ago, won USD 34,000 (including the event record bonus of USD 8,000).

The Burundi runner accelerated at the 8km mark – after passing the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – to pull away from his rivals. Kwizera kept a high pace in the long straight finish on Cubbon Road to eclipse Kimeli’s record.

“The challenge was the heat. I have been training in Spain, where it is much cooler this time of the year. Today, I told myself that I will push at the 5K mark, and again in the final kilometre. I wanted to go for the event record; I am glad I did it,” Kwizera said.

ALSO READ | Ethiopia’s Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon

Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru overcame a stiff challenge from favourite Brenda Jepchirchir to claim the international women’s title.

At the 7km stage, it was Florence, Brenda, Ethiopian Melal Biratu and Kenya’s Judy Chepaskwony who formed the leader pack.

Florence took over in the last right turn at the Cubbon Park metro station. Now on her own, Florence eased off and missed the event record (30:35, Irene Cheptai, 2022) by ten seconds. The Rwanda athlete took home USD 26,000.

Harmanjot Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav recorded the best timings among Indian men and women, respectively. Harmanjot clocked 29:13, falling short of the Indian record by just one second.

Harmanjot Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav recorded the best timings among Indian men and women with 29.13 and 35:01, respectively. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain

Harmanjot Singh and Sanjivani Jadhav recorded the best timings among Indian men and women with 29.13 and 35:01, respectively. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain

“I had the event record in mind. I tried to stay with the international elite pack as far as I could, which was till 5K. After that, I decided to rely on my own judgement,” Harmanjot said.

Sanjivani, the 2017 Asian Championships 5,000m bronze medallist, took top Indian honours here for a third time in a row.

Harmanjot and Sanjivani won Rs. 3,00,000 and Rs. 2,75,000 respectively.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

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Rodrigue Kwizera blitzed through the field to set a new men’s event record at the…

A sea of runners, hardened professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, will take over the central areas of Bengaluru in the early Sunday hours.

From the flag off on Cubbon Road, the 36,000-odd participants for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru will traverse through the neighbourhood with varied goals.

For the elite men and women, the total prize pool of USD 2,10,000 is of great incentive.

The Indian men’s winner will take home Rs. 3,00,000, while the Indian women’s winner will receive Rs. 2,75,000. A bonus of Rs. 1,00,000 is on offer for anyone who breaks the event records.

A world-class field and a smooth route with very few tricky U-turns have put the course record under threat. It is only the summer heat that could slow down the runners.

ALSO READ | Harbert Kibet leads impressive men’s field at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Abhishek Pal, who clocked 29:12 last year to set the Indian men’s event record, will look to build on that performance.

“This race is a great way to assess where I stand at the start of the season. It tells you about your speed, endurance and overall condition, and helps shape the rest of the year. I’m hoping to build on that rhythm and deliver another strong performance,” Abhishek said.

A fair few recognisable faces – including Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lok Sabha members Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Tejasvi Surya – will lace up their running shoes to join the amateurs.

If there is any need for a few encouraging words, look for two-time Olympic medallist and International Event Ambassador Blanka Vlasic on the sidelines.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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Runners eye records as Bengaluru readies for TCS World 10K A sea of runners, hardened professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, will take over the central areas of Bengaluru in the early Sunday hours.From the flag off on Cubbon Road, the 36,000-odd participants for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru will traverse through the neighbourhood with varied goals.For the elite men and women, the total prize pool of USD 2,10,000 is of great incentive.The Indian men’s winner will take home Rs. 3,00,000, while the Indian women’s winner will receive Rs. 2,75,000. A bonus of Rs. 1,00,000 is on offer for anyone who breaks the event records.A world-class field and a smooth route with very few tricky U-turns have put the course record under threat. It is only the summer heat that could slow down the runners.ALSO READ | Harbert Kibet leads impressive men’s field at TCS World 10K BengaluruAbhishek Pal, who clocked 29:12 last year to set the Indian men’s event record, will look to build on that performance.“This race is a great way to assess where I stand at the start of the season. It tells you about your speed, endurance and overall condition, and helps shape the rest of the year. I’m hoping to build on that rhythm and deliver another strong performance,” Abhishek said.A fair few recognisable faces – including Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lok Sabha members Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Tejasvi Surya – will lace up their running shoes to join the amateurs.If there is any need for a few encouraging words, look for two-time Olympic medallist and International Event Ambassador Blanka Vlasic on the sidelines.Published on Apr 25, 2026 #Runners #eye #records #Bengaluru #readies #TCS #World #10K

April 25, 2026

Sports news

A sea of runners, hardened professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, will take over the central areas of Bengaluru in the early Sunday hours.
From the flag off on Cubbon Road, the 36,000-odd participants for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru will traverse through the neighbourhood with varied goals.
For the elite men and women, the total prize pool of USD 2,10,000 is of great incentive.
The Indian men’s winner will take home Rs. 3,00,000, while the Indian women’s winner will receive Rs. 2,75,000. A bonus of Rs. 1,00,000 is on offer for anyone who breaks the event records.
A world-class field and a smooth route with very few tricky U-turns have put the course record under threat. It is only the summer heat that could slow down the runners.
ALSO READ | Harbert Kibet leads impressive men’s field at TCS World 10K Bengaluru
Abhishek Pal, who clocked 29:12 last year to set the Indian men’s event record, will look to build on that performance.
“This race is a great way to assess where I stand at the start of the season. It tells you about your speed, endurance and overall condition, and helps shape the rest of the year. I’m hoping to build on that rhythm and deliver another strong performance,” Abhishek said.
A fair few recognisable faces – including Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lok Sabha members Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Tejasvi Surya – will lace up their running shoes to join the amateurs.
If there is any need for a few encouraging words, look for two-time Olympic medallist and International Event Ambassador Blanka Vlasic on the sidelines.
Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Runners #eye #records #Bengaluru #readies #TCS #World #10K">Runners eye records as Bengaluru readies for TCS World 10K

A sea of runners, hardened professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, will take over the central areas of Bengaluru in the early Sunday hours.

From the flag off on Cubbon Road, the 36,000-odd participants for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru will traverse through the neighbourhood with varied goals.

For the elite men and women, the total prize pool of USD 2,10,000 is of great incentive.

The Indian men’s winner will take home Rs. 3,00,000, while the Indian women’s winner will receive Rs. 2,75,000. A bonus of Rs. 1,00,000 is on offer for anyone who breaks the event records.

A world-class field and a smooth route with very few tricky U-turns have put the course record under threat. It is only the summer heat that could slow down the runners.

ALSO READ | Harbert Kibet leads impressive men’s field at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Abhishek Pal, who clocked 29:12 last year to set the Indian men’s event record, will look to build on that performance.

If there is any need for a few encouraging words, look for two-time Olympic medallist and International Event Ambassador Blanka Vlasic on the sidelines.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Runners #eye #records #Bengaluru #readies #TCS #World #10K

A sea of runners, hardened professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, will take over the central areas…

Uganda’s Harbert Kibet leads an impressive men’s field in the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, which will be held in the city on Sunday.

Kibet is among five runners with a personal best under 27 seconds. This puts the men’s course record—27:38s, set by Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli—under threat.

The 20-year-old Kibet claimed victory in his maiden 10K run at the 10K Facsa Castellon in February. His 26:39s timing made him the fifth fastest 10K runner in history.

This sport comes naturally to Kibet. “When I was young, I ran 10 kilometers daily to school,” Kibet said on Friday.

READ: ‘Women’s sports should be protected,’ two-time high jump world champion Blanka Vlasic on IOC’s gender policy

Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera and Ethiopia’s Gemechu Dida—both boast an impressive personal best of 26:54—will give Kibet a run for his money.

Kwizera, who finished second in the 2023 TCS World 10K Bengaluru, hopes to erase his personal best on Sunday.

The World 10K women’s run features an upcoming talent in 20-year-old Brenda Jepchirchir. The Kenyan is on a hot streak, having won 10K titles in Valencia and Gqeberha this year.

Brenda will be joined by Sarah Chelangat, who dominated from start to finish in the previous edition of this run. This year, Sarah set a Ugandan half marathon national record at the HOKA Semi de Paris, clocking 1:06:31s.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

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Harbert Kibet leads impressive men’s field at TCS World 10K Bengaluru Uganda’s Harbert Kibet leads an impressive men’s field in the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, which will be held in the city on Sunday.Kibet is among five runners with a personal best under 27 seconds. This puts the men’s course record—27:38s, set by Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli—under threat.The 20-year-old Kibet claimed victory in his maiden 10K run at the 10K Facsa Castellon in February. His 26:39s timing made him the fifth fastest 10K runner in history.This sport comes naturally to Kibet. “When I was young, I ran 10 kilometers daily to school,” Kibet said on Friday.READ: ‘Women’s sports should be protected,’ two-time high jump world champion Blanka Vlasic on IOC’s gender policyBurundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera and Ethiopia’s Gemechu Dida—both boast an impressive personal best of 26:54—will give Kibet a run for his money.Kwizera, who finished second in the 2023 TCS World 10K Bengaluru, hopes to erase his personal best on Sunday.The World 10K women’s run features an upcoming talent in 20-year-old Brenda Jepchirchir. The Kenyan is on a hot streak, having won 10K titles in Valencia and Gqeberha this year.Brenda will be joined by Sarah Chelangat, who dominated from start to finish in the previous edition of this run. This year, Sarah set a Ugandan half marathon national record at the HOKA Semi de Paris, clocking 1:06:31s.Published on Apr 24, 2026 #Harbert #Kibet #leads #impressive #mens #field #TCS #World #10K #Bengaluru

April 24, 2026

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Uganda’s Harbert Kibet leads an impressive men’s field in the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, which will be held in the city on Sunday.
Kibet is among five runners with a personal best under 27 seconds. This puts the men’s course record—27:38s, set by Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli—under threat.
The 20-year-old Kibet claimed victory in his maiden 10K run at the 10K Facsa Castellon in February. His 26:39s timing made him the fifth fastest 10K runner in history.
This sport comes naturally to Kibet. “When I was young, I ran 10 kilometers daily to school,” Kibet said on Friday.
READ: ‘Women’s sports should be protected,’ two-time high jump world champion Blanka Vlasic on IOC’s gender policy
Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera and Ethiopia’s Gemechu Dida—both boast an impressive personal best of 26:54—will give Kibet a run for his money.
Kwizera, who finished second in the 2023 TCS World 10K Bengaluru, hopes to erase his personal best on Sunday.
The World 10K women’s run features an upcoming talent in 20-year-old Brenda Jepchirchir. The Kenyan is on a hot streak, having won 10K titles in Valencia and Gqeberha this year.
Brenda will be joined by Sarah Chelangat, who dominated from start to finish in the previous edition of this run. This year, Sarah set a Ugandan half marathon national record at the HOKA Semi de Paris, clocking 1:06:31s.
Published on Apr 24, 2026

#Harbert #Kibet #leads #impressive #mens #field #TCS #World #10K #Bengaluru">Harbert Kibet leads impressive men’s field at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Uganda’s Harbert Kibet leads an impressive men’s field in the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, which will be held in the city on Sunday.

Kibet is among five runners with a personal best under 27 seconds. This puts the men’s course record—27:38s, set by Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli—under threat.

The 20-year-old Kibet claimed victory in his maiden 10K run at the 10K Facsa Castellon in February. His 26:39s timing made him the fifth fastest 10K runner in history.

This sport comes naturally to Kibet. “When I was young, I ran 10 kilometers daily to school,” Kibet said on Friday.

READ: ‘Women’s sports should be protected,’ two-time high jump world champion Blanka Vlasic on IOC’s gender policy

Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera and Ethiopia’s Gemechu Dida—both boast an impressive personal best of 26:54—will give Kibet a run for his money.

Kwizera, who finished second in the 2023 TCS World 10K Bengaluru, hopes to erase his personal best on Sunday.

The World 10K women’s run features an upcoming talent in 20-year-old Brenda Jepchirchir. The Kenyan is on a hot streak, having won 10K titles in Valencia and Gqeberha this year.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#Harbert #Kibet #leads #impressive #mens #field #TCS #World #10K #Bengaluru

Uganda’s Harbert Kibet leads an impressive men’s field in the 18th edition of the TCS…