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Pakistan’s Danish Elahi Breaks National Record at Sydney Marathon 2026
By Umme-AimanSeptember 1, 2026 · 12:46 PM2 min read
Pakistan’s Danish Elahi Breaks National Record at Sydney Marathon 2026
Pakistan’s Danish Elahi Breaks National Record at Sydney Marathon 2026
Pakistani athlete Danish Elahi has made the country proud by setting a new national record at the 42.195 km race in an outstanding time of 3 hours, 29 minutes and 7 seconds at Sydney Marathon held on August 31, 2026.
According to reports, Elahi finished the full marathon as the fastest Pakistani runner in the event’s history, marking a major milestone for long-distance running in Pakistan.
On the women’s side, Dr Rabia Naeem recorded a time of 3 hours, 52 minutes and 25 seconds, making her the fastest Pakistani woman at the event.
The Sydney Marathon is one of the world’s major city marathons and attracts thousands of elite and amateur runners globally. Competing on this international stage and breaking a national benchmark highlights both Elahi’s personal dedication and the growing presence of Pakistani athletes in global endurance sports.
This achievement comes at a time when Pakistan’s running and fitness community is expanding, with more athletes participating in international marathons and ultra-events to represent the country.
Danish Elahi’s record-breaking run is being celebrated as an inspiration for young runners across Pakistan, showing that with consistency and training, Pakistani athletes can compete and excel on world platforms.
His performance adds to a growing list of Pakistani sports achievements in 2026 and brings renewed focus to athletics and endurance sports in the country. His run reflects the growing passion for fitness and endurance sports among Pakistanis on international platforms. Elahi’s success is inspiring more young athletes to take up running and represent Pakistan globally.
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