Kinzang Lhamo Explained

Kinzang Lhamo
Nationality:Bhutanese
Sport:Athletics
Event:Marathon
Birth Date:15 June 1998[1]
Birth Place:Bhutan

Kinzang Lhamo (born 15 June 1998) is a Bhutanese marathon and ultramarathon runner.

Career

Lhamo specialises in ultramarathons. She had a second place finish at the 2022 Snowman Race,[2] a 5-day ultra-marathon at Chamkhar in Bumthang across the Himalayan mountains.[3] That year, she finished second at the Coronation Marathon in Paro, Bhutan.[4]

In 2023, Lhamo won the Bhutan International marathon.[5] 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.[6]

In 2024, she was awarded a universality place to represent Bhutan in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7] It marked her first competition outside of Bhutan.[8] 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.[10]

Personal life

From Trashigang, Lhamo is a soldier in the Royal Bhutanese Army, stationed in Haa in the west of the country.[11] [6] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kinzang Lhamo. mykhel.com. 21 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Bhutanese runners dominate the Snowman Race. bbs.bt. 3 July 2024. October 18, 2022.
  3. Web site: 17 runners complete the 5-day Snowman Race. bss.bt. 3 July 2024. October 17, 2022.
  4. Web site: Ultra-marathon race enters days 2 in Bhutan. 15 October 2022. newsdrum.in. 3 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Soldiers dominate 9th Bhutan International Marathon. Kuenselonline. 3 July 2024. March 6, 2023.
  6. Web site: 4 March 2024. Top Snowman racers win 2024 Bhutan International Marathon. Kuenselonline.com. 3 July 2024.
  7. Web site: World Athletics adds 20 universality spots to Paris Olympic Marathon: Some athletes left adrift. Athletics Illustrated. 3 July 2024. Christopher. Kelsall. May 9, 2024.
  8. Web site: Paris 2024: Adventure of a lifetime for Bhutan athletes. dw.com. 21 July 2024. Stefan. Nestler. July 19, 2024.
  9. Web site: Bhutanese archer and runner prepare for Paris Olympics. Asian News.Network. 21 July 2024. 19 July 2024.
  10. News: 'Quite moving' scenes as fans flock to side of last marathon runner Kinzang Lhamo and cheer her home at Paris 2024 . Eurosport . 11 August 2024 . Conor . Keenan . 11 August 2024.
  11. Web site: 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. 3 July 2024. Paul. Wisniewski. 27 May 2024.

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