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Sawan Barwal scripts history by winning Asian Games silver, ends India's 44-year wait for a marathon medal

Sawan Barwal delivered a remarkable marathon run to win an unexpected silver for India at the Asian Games on Saturday, while also breaking his own national record. The 28-year-old Armyman from Himachal Pradesh completed the 42.195km race in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 37 seconds.