Two-time world champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist in pole vault Katie Moon is the international event ambassador for the Mumbai Marathon, which will be held on January 21, 2024. The Mumbai Marathon is a World Athletics ‘Gold Label’ event.
This summer, for the first time in the history of the world championships, a gold medal was shared jointly between two participants. The 32-year-old American will defend her title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
She has three medals from the World Championships in Athletics: silver at the World Indoor Championships in 2022 in Belgrade and gold medals in Eugene in 2022 and Budapest in 2023. In 2023, she also won first place in the Diamond League.
“As you run the race of life, every step is an opportunity to inspire and change. It is a great honor to be announced as an ambassador for the Mumbai International Marathon, where every step carries the spirit of resilience, determination and community. I look forward to inspiring and being inspired by the amazing participants as we come together to celebrate the power of human potential and the pursuit of excellence. Let’s run towards a healthier and happier future”, said Katie Moon.