Bengaluru, March 16 -- Harbert Kibet and Sarah Chelangat are set to steal the spotlight at the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru on April 26 as some of the world's top long-distance runners descend on the city.
The World Athletics Gold Label Race boasts a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD 26,000 for the winners in the men's and women's categories, along with additional bonuses for course record performances.
The 20-year-old Ugandan sensation Kibet, making his India debut, has already made waves this year with a world-leading 26:39 finish in Castellon, Spain - the sixth-fastest 10K ever recorded.
Kibet enters Bengaluru among five athletes who have run under 27 minutes this year, while a total of 11 entrants have persona...