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Cheptegei Dominates Kolkata 25K, Sets Pace for Marathons
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Joshua Cheptegei secured the men's 25K title with a time of 1:11:49.
- Degitu Azimeraw of Ethiopia won the women's crown in 1:19:36.
- Indian runners Gulveer Singh and Seema set new national event records.
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei, a world record holder in longer distances, convincingly won the men's 25K race in Kolkata, clocking 1:11:49. Ethiopia's Degitu Azimeraw claimed the women's title with a time of 1:19:36, marking a significant victory. The event, now in its 10th year, also highlighted the prowess of Indian athletes.
Gulveer Singh, the national record holder for 10,000m and 5,000m, shattered the Indian event record for the 25K race with a time of 1:12:06, surpassing his previous mark. In the women's category, Seema, a World University Games silver medallist, also set a new event record for Indian runners, finishing in 1:26:04.
Cheptegei expressed confidence for his upcoming marathon debut following his win, while Gulveer attributed his success to consistency. The challenging course tested athletes, but both international and national competitors delivered impressive performances, underscoring the event's prestige and competitive spirit.
