Celebrated long distance runner Meb Keflezighi, who won a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, has been named brand ambassador of the 19th Tata <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/olympic-champion-pole-vaulter-moon-named-mumbai-marathon-ambassador-23327042" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai Marathon</a> scheduled to be held on Sunday. The race is a World Athletics Gold Label event.
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&ldquo;The Tata Mumbai Marathon has been on my bucket list for the longest time, and finally being able to witness Mumbai&rsquo;s indomitable spirit, is indeed exciting,&rdquo; Keflezighi, an Eritrea-born American, was quoted as saying in a press release.
&ldquo;This event inspired a country to run and changed mindsets, that is the true legacy of a sporting event. Mumbai&rsquo;s incredible energy and enthusiasm, combined with the dedication of its runners, embodies the universal language of endurance.&nbsp;&ldquo;I will only say this&mdash;remember to run with purpose, embrace the journey, and move ahead together,&rdquo; the release added.
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