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IAF’s Neha Devi Runs Seven Marathons After Childbirth, Clocks 9:52 in 100 km Near National Mark

Defence officials highlight her medically supervised pregnancy training as a template for women pursuing sport.

Overview

  • On January 24 in New Delhi, she completed her first 100 km ultramarathon in 9 hours 52 minutes, missing the national qualification standard by 22 minutes.
  • On February 2 at the Indian Navy Half Marathon, she finished first among the three services and fourth in the women’s open category in 1:32:50.
  • Within 15 months postpartum, her race slate included VDHM 2025 in 1:35, Kashmir Marathon 2025 in 1:40 for eighth female, and the Adani Marathon 2025 in 3:42 for third in the Defence category.
  • While four months pregnant in 2024, she placed second in the TCS 10K (virtual) under medical supervision and later returned after a September C‑section, rebuilding training around service duties and childcare.
  • Reports credit her transformation from an overweight 2013 cadet to a commissioned officer in 2014, with the IAF presenting her as an ambassador for youth and women in Jammu and suggesting structured coaching could elevate her to national selection.