Valarie Allman named Delhi Half Marathon's international event ambassador

Two-time Olympic gold-winning American discus thrower Valerie Allman was on Wednesday named international event ambassor of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon to be held here on October 20.

Allman threw 69.50 meters in Paris Games this year to set a new American record and win gold medal. In previous Tokyo Games, she h finished at top of podium with a throw of 68.98 meters.

Her feat ended USA's wait for a gold in discus throw which y h last won in 2008.

Allman, whose personal best is of 71.46 meters, is also a two-time World Championship medallist, clinching silver in 2023 and a bronze in 2022.

" start line is not just a race; it's a celebration of camarerie, determination, and resilience, and a showcase of our ability to push limits and achieve new personal milestones," she said in a release issued by organisers.

Paris Olympic 10,000m champion Uganda's Joshua Cheptegai and Kenya's former world record holder Peres Jepchirchir will heline a strong elite field in men's and women's events of Delhi Half Marathon, which is into its 19th year.

Cheptegai is reigning world record holder in 5000m and 10,000m events. He also holds world's best time over 15km distance.

A three-time world champion in 10,000m, he me his international debut in India at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2014, finishing second.

event carries a prize purse of USD 260,000.