International Elite women winner Yeshi Kalayu Chekole of Ethiopia reacts as she crosses the finish line during the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
| Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI
Ethiopian runners Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole emerged victorious in the elite men’s and women’s races, respectively, at the 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, held here on Sunday.
In the women’s elite marathon, Chekole registered the most significant win of her career, clinching her maiden major marathon title in a time of 2:25:13. The 28-year-old executed her race plan with precision, staying within the leading pack through the early stages before breaking away decisively towards the end to finish clear of her compatriots.
Published – January 18, 2026 07:44 pm IST