Kinzang Lhamo (born 15 June 1998) is a Bhutanese marathon and ultramarathon runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Bhutanese |
| Born | 15 June 1998[1] Bhutan |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
Career
editLhamo specialises in ultramarathons.[2] She had a second place finish at the 2022 Snowman Race,[3][4][5] a 5-day ultra-marathon at Chamkhar in Bumthang across the Himalayan mountains.[6] That year, she finished second at the Coronation Marathon in Paro, Bhutan.[7]
In 2023, Lhamo won the Bhutan International marathon.[8] The following year, she retained her title at the 10th edition of the Bhutan International Marathon in Punakha and set a personal best time of 3 hours and 26 minutes.[4][3][9]
In 2024, she was awarded a universality place to represent Bhutan in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[10] It marked her first competition outside of Bhutan.[3] In preparation for the event, Lhamo trained in Thimphu with the help of the Bhutan Amateur Athletic Federation.[9] She completed the marathon in 80th with a time of 3:52:59; despite finishing in last place, she received an overwhelming standing ovation from spectators, praising her willing determination to finish the event.[11]
Personal life
editFrom Trashigang, Lhamo is a soldier in the Royal Bhutanese Army, stationed in Haa in the west of the country.[2][4][9]
References
edit- ^ "Kinzang Lhamo". mykhel.com. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ a b Wisniewski, Paul (27 May 2024). "Bhutan - the land of happiness. Who knows where it lies? A country unknown to anyone sends one competitor. Mighty Poland - two. What is this all about?". i.pl. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Nestler, Stefan (July 19, 2024). "Paris 2024: Adventure of a lifetime for Bhutan athletes". dw.com. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Top Snowman racers win 2024 Bhutan International Marathon". Kuenselonline.com. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Bhutanese runners dominate the Snowman Race". bbs.bt. October 18, 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "17 runners complete the 5-day Snowman Race". bss.bt. October 17, 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Ultra-marathon race enters days 2 in Bhutan". newsdrum.in. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Soldiers dominate 9th Bhutan International Marathon". Kuenselonline. March 6, 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Bhutanese archer and runner prepare for Paris Olympics". Asian News.Network. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Kelsall, Christopher (May 9, 2024). "World Athletics adds 20 universality spots to Paris Olympic Marathon: Some athletes left adrift". Athletics Illustrated. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Keenan, Conor (11 August 2024). "'Quite moving' scenes as fans flock to side of last marathon runner Kinzang Lhamo and cheer her home at Paris 2024". Eurosport. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
Sources
edit- Nestler, Stefan (19 July 2024). "Paris 2024: Adventure of a lifetime for Bhutan athletes". Deutsche Welle. Bonn, Germany. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- Keenan, Conor (11 August 2024). "'Quite moving' scenes as fans flock to side of last marathon runner Kinzang Lhamo and cheer her home at Paris 2024". Eurosport. Retrieved 11 August 2024.