Mangle's name was written in the world rankings after completing the 42.195 km distance in 4 hours, 38 minutes and 50 seconds in the veteran category of the 11th Nepalgunj Marathon held on November 22.
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Mangle Tamang, 68, from Nepalgunj, has become the first Nepali runner to be listed in the world rankings of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. A resident of Ward No. 12 of Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City, he has been included in the world rankings for the first time. Mangle is ranked 2678th in the world rankings in the 65-69 age group of the World Marathon Majors.
Mangale's name was written in the world rankings after completing the 42.195 km distance in 4 hours 38 minutes 50 seconds in the 11th Nepalgunj Marathon held on November 22, 2015.
Abbott World Marathon Majors, which connects the world's best marathon races on one platform, lists runners of all age groups around the world and determines the rankings. It also measures the results of the Major Marathon and the performance of elite runners, providing opportunities and rewards.
Ward No. 12 Ward Chairman Tarun Bajracharya expressed happiness over Mangale's achievement. 'Even at the age of 68, Mangale Dai's achievement is a matter of pride not only for the ward but also for the entire city,' he said. 'This will help develop the running culture, help make the society healthier, and will also establish Nepalgunj on the international stage.'
Similarly, in the Chicago Marathon Nepal's Ashok Kumar Chapagain, who clocked 3:33:08, is ranked 1703rd in the world in the 60-64 age group.
