Bengaluru Witnesses a Thrilling Display of Endurance at the 100KM World Championships
Record-breaking Performances and Global Camaraderie Mark India's Hosting Debut
Bengaluru, India – December 7, 2024: The 2024 IAU and WMA 100KM World Championships concluded today at the GKVK Campus, Bengaluru, delivering an unforgettable day of athletic brilliance and international unity. Hosted under the aegis of the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) and World Masters Athletics (WMA) and organized by NEB Sports, the event marked a historic first for India, attracting over 250 athletes from 40 countries.
In a race defined by grit and perseverance, athletes across categories pushed boundaries to achieve outstanding results:
Men’s Individual Category
- Gold: Jumpei Yamaguchi (Japan) with a stunning time of 6:12:17.
- Silver: Antonio Jesús Aguilar (Spain) clocking 6:25:54.
- Bronze: Haruki Okayama (Japan) at 6:37:54.
Women’s Individual Category
- Gold: Floriane Hot (France), setting the pace at 7:08:43.
- Silver: Marie-Ange Brumelot (France) finishing in 7:12:22.
- Bronze: Sarah Webster (Great Britain) with a time of 7:19:18.
Team Category (Men)
- Gold: Team Japan (19:30:09).
- Silver: Team Spain (20:02:32).
- Bronze: Great Britain & Northern Ireland (20:28:18).
Team Category (Women)
- Gold: Team France (22:27:05).
- Silver: Great Britain & Northern Ireland (22:55:50).
- Bronze: Team USA (23:36:49).
The provisional results are provided above.
Jacek Bedkowski
IAU Director of Communication
