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Nikhil Singh Wins Ladakh Marathon On Debut Through Mental Strength
Nikhil Singh won the Ladakh Marathon during his first attempt.
He finished the race in 2 hours, 44 minutes and 40 seconds.
The race was difficult because Ladakh is very high above sea level.
Singh trained in Mumbai and had not raced much at high altitude before.
At first, he had headaches, trouble sleeping and dizziness.
He kept running without walking, even during the final climb.
Singh said his mental strength and race plan helped him win.
He wants to return next year and hopes to receive financial support for his running career.
Indian elite runner Nikhil Singh won the Ladakh Marathon in 2 hours, 44 minutes and 40 seconds.
The victory came during Singh’s first appearance in the high-altitude race.
Singh said mental strength, consistent training and race strategy helped him overcome the demanding conditions.
Training in Mumbai, he experienced headaches, sleeplessness and dizziness during his 9–10-day acclimatisation period.
Singh plans to return next year, defend his title and seek financial support while targeting the 42-kilometre distance.
- Who
- Indian elite runner Nikhil Singh.
- What
- He won the high-altitude Ladakh Marathon in 2 hours, 44 minutes and 40 seconds.
- Where
- The Ladakh Marathon in Ladakh.
- When
- On Sunday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Singh credited mental strength, consistent training and a strategic approach, while adapting to high-altitude conditions.
Key facts
- Winner
- Nikhil Singh
- Race
- Ladakh Marathon
- Finish time
- 2 hours, 44 minutes and 40 seconds
- Attempt
- Singh’s maiden Ladakh Marathon appearance
- Training base
- Mumbai
- Acclimatisation
- Approximately 9–10 days
- Future target
- Defend the title and improve his timing over 42 kilometres
- Career need
- Financial support to reach the next level
Quotes
Nikhil Singh
Indian elite runner and Ladakh Marathon winner
“I didn't walk at all. I didn't want to slow down. The last climb was a bit tough, still I didn't walk. My mental strength and right strategy paid off. I was confident that I would be in the top 3. As the race went on, my confidence grew that I could do it.”
rediff.com
“I have come to Ladakh for the first time, and this is my first experience running in Ladakh. My training is in Mumbai. This is my second run in high altitude. Before this, I had done Spiti, but Ladakh killed it.”
rediff.com
Sources
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