Shakuntala Devi secured first place with a chip time of 42:31 while Neha stood second with at 44:22. NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon saw strong participation from women athletes, with the under-29 10-kilometer category highlighting speed, determination, and emerging talent.Leading the category was 22-year-old Shakuntala Devi, who secured first place with a chip time of 42:31. Having been associated with running for the past five years, she credits her brother for introducing her to the sport and shaping her early journey. Shakuntla has represented at the national level, and after securing a position in her first marathon, she was encouraged to continue pursuing long-distance running. Since then, she has shown consistent progress, steadily building her performance.The second position was bagged by 18-year-old Neha, who clocked a chip time of 44:22. Having started running two years ago, Neha has been involved in sports from an early age, initially playing cricket and handball before transitioning into marathons. Speaking about her approach, she shared a dynamic perspective, saying she does not set fixed goals and prefers to focus on the present, adapting to opportunities as they come. She also described the Times Internet Half Marathon memorable experience.The third position was secured by Sweta Sah, 26 years old who clocked a chip time of 44:22, adding to the competitive edge of the category. Running for the past three years, she balances her profession as a physiotherapist with consistent training. For Sah, running is a practice of discipline and progress, and she is now preparing to take on longer distances with a focus on marathon running.The under-29 women’s category reflected a blend of emerging talent and evolving ambition, with runners at different stages of their journeys coming together on a common platform.As the race unfolded, it became evident that beyond timings and positions, the event celebrated intent and growth where each runner carried a story,and every finish line marked the beginning of something more.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGanga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands123Photostories5 things travellers must do on an airplane that makes complete senseBeat the heat indoors: 5 smart design hacks that actually work10 boundaries you must set to protect your marriageIndia’s Skyline Giants: Top 10 tallest residential buildings transforming urban real estateBarry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter: Look inside their high-profile celebrity romance, breakup, and cheating rumours’Kara’: Five solid reasons why Dhanush and Vignesh Raja’s film is a must-watch in theatresRashmika Mandanna didn’t just wear a Rs 1.68 lakh Mrunalini Rao saree, she declared fashion bankruptcy for everyone elseGK fact of the day: From corpse flower skunk cabbage, 5 flowers that look beautiful but smell horribleDo you yawn mid-conversation? Your body might be trying to tell you something594 km, 12 districts, 3 lakh jobs: Inside the Rs 36,000 crore expressway rewriting UP’s map123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimBengal Poll Phase 1 Vote SurgeMamata BanerjeeCalcutta High CourtTop TrendingTelangana Class 10 SSC resultExit Poll results 2026CGBSE Class 12 ResultTelangana SSC Result OnlineIPL Match TodayShreyas iyerRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap
NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon saw strong participation from women athletes, with the under-29 10-kilometer category highlighting speed, determination, and emerging talent.Leading the category was 22-year-old Shakuntala Devi, who secured first place with a chip time of 42:31. Having been associated with running for the past five years, she credits her brother for introducing her to the sport and shaping her early journey. Shakuntla has represented at the national level, and after securing a position in her first marathon, she was encouraged to continue pursuing long-distance running. Since then, she has shown consistent progress, steadily building her performance.The second position was bagged by 18-year-old Neha, who clocked a chip time of 44:22. Having started running two years ago, Neha has been involved in sports from an early age, initially playing cricket and handball before transitioning into marathons. Speaking about her approach, she shared a dynamic perspective, saying she does not set fixed goals and prefers to focus on the present, adapting to opportunities as they come. She also described the Times Internet Half Marathon memorable experience.The third position was secured by Sweta Sah, 26 years old who clocked a chip time of 44:22, adding to the competitive edge of the category. Running for the past three years, she balances her profession as a physiotherapist with consistent training. For Sah, running is a practice of discipline and progress, and she is now preparing to take on longer distances with a focus on marathon running.The under-29 women’s category reflected a blend of emerging talent and evolving ambition, with runners at different stages of their journeys coming together on a common platform.As the race unfolded, it became evident that beyond timings and positions, the event celebrated intent and growth where each runner carried a story,and every finish line marked the beginning of something more.
