India team results from 2021 IAU 6H Virtual Global Solidarity Weekend

India, team results from 2021 IAU 6H Virtual Global Solidarity Weekend

24 of the very best Indian Ultrarunners from across the country participated in the 6 Hours the IAU Global Solidarity Run, a virtual event organized by International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU). There were two teams that ran for 6 hours on the day of the event- the ‘IAU 6 Hour Global Solidarity run’ team and additionally ‘AFI 6 Hour Solidarity Run’ team. Two teams were created as the response and enthusiasm for participation was very high amongst Indian ultra-runners. Runners participated from all across the country. The run saw participation of ultra-runners from Dheradun, Bulandshahr, Jaipur, Noida, Bahadurgarh, Ghazizbad, Agra, Thane, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and also from California & Brussels.  This run is also dedicated to the memory of Indian Ultrarunner Late LL Meena, who set out on an eternal run in February 2021.

Sampath who ran in Brussels as a part of the team managed a distance of 81.98 kms in 6 hours. His score was the highest amongst the team of runners who participated. Velu P clocked the second highest score amongst men with a total of 76.69 km.  Amongst female ultra-runners Preeti Lala from Mumbai ran a distance of 60.52 km.

Results

Women

Men

Congratulation to entire team and thank you to Athletic Federation of India and AFI Ultra & Trail Running Committee Communication Team.  

Shibani Gharat

IAU Communication Committee