KARACHI: Pakistani athletes put on a stellar show at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, with many delivering standout performances amid a field of over 50,000 participants.
Leading the Pakistani contingent was Muhammad Amin Nadeem Mukaty, who finished the marathon in an impressive 2:44:32, placing 761st overall among more than 50,000 runners — making him the fastest Pakistani at this year's event.
He was followed by Syed Sadiq Hussain Shah, who completed the race in 2:52:24, and Nizar Nayani, a Pakistani-American, who clocked 2:53:26. Another strong performer, Shehryar Khursheed, finished in 2:57:22, breaking the 3-hour barrier.
Among the Pakistani women participants, Sara Tahoor Lodhi emerged as the fastest, hitting 3:45:54. She was followed by Semeena Khan, who made it in 3:52:47, and Nadia Rehman, who clocked 4:14:44.
The performance of Pakistani runners at the Chicago Marathon marks a significant milestone for the country's presence in athletics.
Results
- Syed Sadiq Hussain Shah: 2:52:24
- Nizar Nayani: 2:53:26
- Shehryar Khursheed: 2:57:22
- Muhammad Shah: 3:07:15
- Ayaz Abdulla: 3:14:57
- Bilal Ehsan: 3:16:36
- Omer Asif Siddiqui: 3:22:08
- Miqdad Mohammed: 3:31:33
- Hamid Butt: 3:34:20
- Shahrukh Qureshi: 3:45:06
- Sara Tahoor Lodhi: 3:45:54
- Semeena Khan: 3:52:47
- Fahad Qureshi: 3:53:08
- Muhammad Majeed: 3:58:37
- Faizan Shakeel: 4:02:29
- Saif Ullah: 4:13:01
- Nadia Rehman: 4:14:44
- Khalid Sheikh: 4:15:18
- Radya Anwer: 4:20:10
- Ahfaz Mustafa: 4:25:45
- Nadia Karnani: 4:38:25
- Iqura Khan: 4:45:23