Nawang Tsering: How a Zanskari emerged as a world class trail runner
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Nawang Tsering: How a Zanskari emerged as a world class trail runner

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At the start line of the 100km category of the Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB on 7 December, Nawang Tsering was a bundle of nerves. Tsering’s breakthrough race was the half marathon at the Ladakh Marathon in 2015 where he finished second. In 2016, Tsering took top spot in the half marathon category at the Ladakh Marathon, which he would then go on to win on another two occasions. On Motup’s suggestion, Tsering decided to run a 44km high altitude race in Dras—he took top spot in 2 hours 49 minutes. After clinching a hat-trick of wins at the Ladakh Marathon in September, Tsering started working towards the 100km ultra trail race.

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Meet the Indian who is running a very unique marathon
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Meet the Indian who is running a very unique marathon

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