New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Delhi Half Marathon 2025, promoted by Procam International, is ready to welcome one of many best athletes in historical past as its worldwide occasion ambassador, with nine-time Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis scheduled to flag off the distinguished race from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 12.
Carl Lewis’ phenomenal profession continues to encourage generations of athletes and followers alike. He competed at 4 Olympic Games from 1984 to 1996, capturing a exceptional 9 gold medals, essentially the most by any observe and area athlete in trendy Olympic historical past.
The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked Lewis’s ascension to world stardom. In a efficiency that straight paralleled Jesse Owens’ legendary 1936 Berlin Olympics achievement, Lewis gained 4 gold medals in equivalent events-the 100-meter sprint (9.99 seconds), 200-meter sprint (19.8 seconds), lengthy bounce (8.54 meters), and 4×100-meter relay. This feat made him solely the third athlete in Olympic historical past to win 4 gold medals in a single Games, as per a press launch from Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
He then went on to win the 100m last in world file time at Seoul 1988, soared 8.67 metres within the lengthy bounce and anchored a world file 4x100m relay (37.40 seconds) at Barcelona 1992, and capped his profession with an unprecedented fourth consecutive lengthy bounce gold at Atlanta in 1996. Lewis is one among solely three Olympians ever to win the identical particular person occasion at 4 Games. His information endure as a testomony to human ambition and athletic excellence.
Speaking on his affiliation, Lewis mentioned, ‘Running is a common language of risk and progress. Events just like the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon show that the magic of sport goes far past information and medals; it transforms lives, builds communities, and conjures up goals. I’m glad to be part of this journey, understanding that each runner, from first-timers to elite athletes, carry the ability to interrupt limitations, encourage, overcome, and chase new frontiers. Together, allow us to run not only for pace, however for the spirit that drives us ahead every single day.’
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd, mentioned, ‘It is an honour to welcome the legendary Carl Lewis as our worldwide occasion ambassador. His journey exemplifies limitless human potential, a spirit that mirrors the drive of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. As we come collectively to #RunForZeroHunger, each kilometre takes us nearer to a stronger, more healthy India.’
Vivek Singh, Joint MD, Procam International, added, ‘Carl conjures up greatness not solely by means of his legendary achievements however by means of his perception within the energy of sport to unite and uplift. His involvement is a supply of satisfaction and motivation for each runner in India. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon stands as a testomony to dedication and progress, and with an icon like Carl main the cost, we hope each participant finds the braveness to chase their goals and create their very own legacy.’
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon might be Live telecast on Sony Sports 1 & Sony Sports 1 HD on October 12 from 6:15 am onwards. (ANI)