Madhusmita Jena Sets World Record for Fastest Marathon in a Sari
Mum's sari marathon record 'inspires other women'
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Madhusmita Jena, a 46-year-old woman from Stockport, England, set a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a sari, completing the Manchester Marathon in 3 hours and 45 minutes. Her achievement has inspired many, particularly women from South Asian backgrounds, to take up running.
- 01Madhusmita Jena completed the Manchester Marathon in 3 hours and 45 minutes, breaking the previous record by over 12 minutes.
- 02She aims to inspire women from all ethnic backgrounds to run in attire they feel comfortable in.
- 03Jena has run 42 marathons in total and is a SEND teacher.
- 04She raised £2,300 for specialized school equipment for students with conditions like cerebral palsy.
- 05Her story has motivated others, particularly South Asian women, to start running.
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Madhusmita Jena, a 46-year-old from Stockport, England, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a sari, completing the Manchester Marathon in 3 hours and 45 minutes. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Kranti Salvi from India, who completed the Berlin Marathon in 3 hours, 57 minutes, and 7 seconds in September 2018. Jena, a mother of two and a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teacher, expressed her delight at the overwhelming support she received from the community, especially from women of South Asian descent, who reached out to say they were inspired to start running. Alongside her record-breaking run, she raised £2,300 for equipment to assist SEND students in her school. Jena's story highlights the importance of inclusivity in sports and encourages women to embrace running regardless of their cultural attire.
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Madhusmita Jena's achievement encourages more women, especially from South Asian communities, to participate in running, promoting fitness and inclusivity.
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