{"id":12224,"date":"2025-08-31T14:38:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T09:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=12224"},"modified":"2025-08-31T14:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T09:38:03","slug":"pakistani-runners-shine-with-record-breaking-performances-at-sydney-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=12224","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani Runners Shine with Record-Breaking Performances at Sydney Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sydney \u2013 The annual <strong>Sydney Marathon<\/strong> turned into a moment of pride for Pakistan as local and overseas Pakistani runners delivered outstanding performances, setting records and achieving historic milestones on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the standout performers was <strong>Ali Zaidi<\/strong>, a Pakistani-origin Australian, who clocked <strong>3 hours, 5 minutes, and 33 seconds<\/strong>, becoming the <strong>fastest Pakistani runner<\/strong> of the event. From Islamabad, <strong>Bilal Ahsan<\/strong> impressed with a timing of <strong>3 hours, 15 minutes, and 3 seconds<\/strong>, successfully completing the challenging course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another remarkable achievement came from <strong>Fahad Mukhtar<\/strong>, who finished in <strong>3 hours, 29 minutes<\/strong>, marking his <strong>seventh World Major Marathon completion<\/strong> \u2013 an extraordinary milestone that places him among an elite group of international runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renowned journalist and Geo News anchor <strong>Muhammad Junaid<\/strong> also took part, battling through the difficult and hilly course to finish in <strong>4 hours and 4 minutes<\/strong>, winning applause for his determination and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Karachi, <strong>Faisal Shafi<\/strong> brought a unique patriotic touch to the marathon. Wearing <strong>light military attire to honor the Pakistan Army<\/strong>, he completed the race in <strong>3 hours, 40 minutes, and 13 seconds<\/strong>. His remarkable performance was officially recognized by <strong>Guinness World Records<\/strong>, which confirmed his feat as the <strong>fastest marathon ever completed in military uniform<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistani women also made their mark. <strong>Huma Rehman<\/strong>, a UK-based runner of Pakistani origin, clocked <strong>3 hours, 38 minutes<\/strong>, showcasing endurance and excellence on the global stage. In total, <strong>10 Pakistani women runners<\/strong> actively participated, representing the country with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, <strong>36 Pakistani and overseas Pakistani athletes<\/strong> joined the Sydney Marathon, with <strong>16 runners completing the full 42.195 km distance in under 4 hours<\/strong> \u2013 an impressive collective achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event also celebrated a prestigious milestone: <strong>eight Pakistani runners earned the \u2018Seventh Star\u2019 distinction<\/strong> for completing all seven major world marathons \u2013 Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and now Sydney. These proud athletes include <strong>Fahad Mukhtar, Hamid Butt, Huma Rehman, Dr. Salman Khan, Jamal Khan, Yasri Bukhari, Ziyad Rahim, and Faisal Shafi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Pakistanis celebrated their achievements, the marathon\u2019s overall victories went to international champions. <strong>Ethiopia\u2019s Helemariam Kiros<\/strong> claimed first place in the men\u2019s category, while <strong>Sifan Hassan<\/strong> of the Netherlands triumphed in the women\u2019s race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s Sydney Marathon not only highlighted Pakistan\u2019s growing presence in global sports but also showcased the runners\u2019 resilience, discipline, and patriotism. Their achievements are being celebrated by sports enthusiasts, the Pakistani diaspora, and marathon communities worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney \u2013 The annual Sydney Marathon turned into a moment of pride for Pakistan as local and overseas Pakistani runners delivered outstanding performances, setting records and achieving historic milestones on the international stage. 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