Uma Marepally finishes an impressive 15th in the IAU 50km World Championships

Indian long-distance runner Uma Marepally delivered an impressive performance at the IAU 50 km World Championships, finishing 15th place in the women’s 50 km race with a timing of 3 hours 38 minutes 18 seconds.

Telangana’s Uma Marepally to participate in the 50km World Championship in New Delhi

The championship, held in New Delhi, brought together elite ultramarathon athletes from across the world to compete in one of the most demanding long-distance road running events.

Training under Dr GV Subbarao at the Sports Authority of India, Hyderabad, Uma maintained a steady and disciplined pace throughout the race.

Uma Marepally with her coach Dr GV Subbarao

She successfully completed the challenging 50 km ultramarathon in 3:38:18, demonstrating remarkable endurance, determination, and competitive spirit against a strong international field.

Uma expresses thanks to AFI, TAA, SATS

Her performance reflects the growing strength of Indian athletes in ultramarathon and long-distance running, marking another encouraging moment for India on the global endurance sports stage.

Uma Marepally lines up with other athletes at the starting point of the race in New Delhi on Saturday

Uma’s performance reflects dedication, resilience, and the true spirit of competitive long-distance running on the world stage.

Uma expressed her appreciation to the AFI, Telangana Athletics Association and the Sports Authority of Telangana for their continuous support and encouragement to athletes representing India at international competitions.