Bengaluru: Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice was, on Wednesday, announced as the event ambassador for the 10th edition of the TCS World 10K Run set be held on May 21.
The 28-year-old legendary Australian swimmer broke into the scene with gold medals in the 200 and 400m IM in Melbourne Commonwealth Games before bagging three yellow metals in record times in 200m and 400m IM and 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The medal of the Order of Australia awardee announced her retirement from competitive swimming in 2014. The 2017 edition of the 10K will feature over 23,000 participants in six categories.
The elite division will see double defending champion Mosinet Geremew try for a hat-trick while Leonard Komon, 10K and 15K world record holder, is set to provide the toughest competition. In the women’s division, Gladys Chesir, Wude Yimer will provide the star power.
