Pakistani athletes delivered an impressive performance at the Boston Marathon, one of the world’s most prestigious and oldest marathons, by successfully completing the grueling race in style. All 18 participating Pakistani runners crossed the finish line, with 13 of them finishing under four hours, showcasing the growing presence and talent of Pakistan in international long-distance running.
Young runner Ameen Mukaty from Karachi emerged as the fastest Pakistani at the event, finishing the challenging course in a remarkable time of 2 hours and 48 minutes. Fellow Karachi-based athlete Abdul Rehman also impressed with a time of 2 hours and 51 minutes, both demonstrating elite-level endurance and determination.
Following the race, Mukaty shared on social media that not even the notorious “Heartbreak Hill” could break his spirit. Abdul Rehman described the Boston Marathon as the “best race of his life,” reflecting the passion and dedication of Pakistani runners.
Among the female participants, Sarah Lodhi stunned everyone by completing the race in 3 hours and 24 minutes, making a powerful statement for women in sports. “I want my daughters to know that no dream is impossible for a woman,” she said after the race.
One of the proudest moments for Pakistan this year was the achievement of six Pakistani runners earning the prestigious Six Star Finisher Medal, awarded to those who complete all six World Marathon Majors. Danish Elahi, Adnan Gandhi, Hira Diwan, Jamal Khan, Yasra Bukhari, and Nizar Nayani brought honor to the country by accomplishing this rare feat.
U.S.-based Pakistani Dr. Salman Khan completed the Boston Marathon for the fifth time, having already earned his Six Star status previously. He expressed pride in the growing representation of Pakistan in global marathon events.
With 13 of 18 Pakistani runners completing the marathon in under four hours, this performance signals a bright future for endurance sports in Pakistan. The historic participation of Pakistanis in the Boston Marathon — an event dating back to 1897 — proves that Pakistani runners are capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the world.
