Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Olympic Sprinter Kenny Bednarek Named Kolkata World 25K Ambassador
Kenny Bednarek, a famous runner from the USA who has won many medals in big races, is going to be the special guest at a big running event in Kolkata, India.
He is excited to meet the people there and cheer them on.
The event is happening this Sunday.
Kenny Bednarek, an Olympic and World Championships medallist, has been named the International Event Ambassador for the 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata.
Bednarek expressed excitement for his visit to Kolkata and to encourage participants in the race.
He holds impressive personal bests in 100m, 200m, and 400m sprints, ranking among the finest in sprinting history.
DB Sundara Ramam, Vice President – Corporate Services, Tata Steel, welcomed Bednarek, highlighting his journey as an example of resilience and purpose.
The 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata is set to take place on Sunday.
- Who
- Kenny Bednarek, an Olympic and World Championships medallist from the USA
- What
- Has been named the International Event Ambassador for the 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata
- When
- On Sunday
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To encourage participants and celebrate the 10th year of the event
- Event Name
- Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata
- Edition
- 10th
- Ambassador
- Kenny Bednarek
- Bednarek's Personal Best (100m)
- 9.79 seconds
- Bednarek's Personal Best (200m)
- 19.57 seconds
- Bednarek's Personal Best (400m)
- 44.73 seconds