26-year-old Bhutanese marathoner Kinzang Lhamo became the first Bhutanese athlete to complete an Olympic marathon at the Paris Olympics.
26-year-old Bhutanese marathoner Kinzang Lhamo made history as the first Bhutanese athlete to complete an Olympic marathon at the Paris Olympics, finishing with a time of 3:52:59. Despite placing last, she received a standing ovation from the audience, showcasing the Olympic spirit of embracing all participants. Lhamo, an ultramarathon specialist, started running after joining the Bhutanese army and was selected for the Olympics through the World Athletics Universality program.
August 11, 2024
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