Archive · 3 Oct 2025
74-Year-Old Qualifies for Boston Marathon
Imagine a 74-year-old man named Ch Nagabhushana Rao from India who loves to run!
He's been running marathons for a few years and has now qualified to run in the big Boston Marathon!
He's already run in many marathons in different cities in India.
He stays healthy by not smoking or drinking and has a very disciplined life.
He says he stays healthy to run marathons.
He has completed the marathons in the time allowed to qualify for Boston.
Ch Nagabhushana Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, has qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Rao has participated in a total of 19 marathons.
He completed a marathon in Delhi within the required time.
He attributes his health to a disciplined lifestyle and avoiding smoking and alcohol.
The Boston Marathon will be held in April 2026.
- Who
- Ch Nagabhushana Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad.
- What
- Qualified for the Boston Marathon after completing a marathon in Delhi within the required time.
- When
- Qualified for Boston in April 2026.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India and Boston, USA
- Why
- Motivated by his son's participation in the Chicago Marathon and his disciplined lifestyle.
- Athlete
- Ch Nagabhushana Rao
- Age
- 74 years old
- Residence
- Hyderabad, India
- Qualified For
- Boston Marathon
- Marathon Events
- 19 total
- Completed Delhi Marathon
- Yes, within time limit
- Marathon Location (recent)
- Delhi, India
- Previous Participation
- Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, New Delhi