Shailesh Gangoda tops in 5000m run

Shailesh Gangoda tops in 5000m run

FPJ BureauUpdated: Thursday, May 30, 2019, 11:49 AM IST
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Mumbai : Mumbai University trio of Shailesh Gangoda, Akshay Jitekar and Sunil Rathod bagged the 1-2-3 spots in the men’s energy sapping 5000m run on the 4th and concluding day of theSunday Mornings Athletics meet, sponsored by Mumbai Suburban District Amateur Athletics Association (MSDAAA) and organized by Mumbai University in association with the India Masters Athletics  at the University Stadium, Marine lines here today. Shailesh was way ahead of the trio as he  clocked 16 minutes, 31.6 secs, followed by the other two, way behind to finish in that order.

While in the women’s section, Jayanti Devadiga ended with a double, having won the long jump and 100m run in the women’s section, while Mariya Karachiwala won accolades for winning the 100 and 200m sprints in the girls under-18 category.

The 14-year-old Darsh Shah, who earlier had won the boys under-16 discus throw event, claimed honours in the under-14  discus throw.

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