Khammam police officer Pilli Raju completed the Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest-altitude run, finishing the 42.195 km race in 5 hours 36 minutes. His achievement qualifies him for the gruelling 72 km Khardung-La Challenge.

Khammam: In yet another achievement, police officer, Pilli Raju successfully completed Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest altitude marathon.

He finished the 42.195 km run in 5 hours and 36 minutes to earn a medal, which he said would cherish forever. This marathon held at an altitude of 11,500 to 17,618 feet poses a challenge to athletes as oxygen levels in the area are just about 50 percent of the normal level.

The Ladakh Marathon, which began as an initiative to inspire youth after the devastating 2010 flash floods, has been recognised by the Association of

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