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Women in Sarees: 53-year-old runner Kranti Salvi is a record holder

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Incredible Woman

Kranti made a Guinness World Record by completing a marathon in a saree.

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An Achiever

Kranti Salvi graduated with a degree in Computer Science Engineering. She worked as a director at Alpha Group of Company.
 

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Kranti's Family

Kranti got married early, and helped her husband manage their business.

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A Love for Sports

Kranti has been athletic since childhood. She used to participate in competitions in her school, Sanjeevan Vidyalaya. 

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An idol for her son

In 2011, she got her 6-year-old son admitted in an athletics school and herself got trained in trekking. 

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An inspiration

In 2012, Kranti achieved a significant milestone by securing a spot among the top five women in the 21-kilometre half marathon in Mumbai. 

 

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An international champion

In 2013, Kranti competed in the full marathon, and emerged as the champion.

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Guinness World Record

Kranti made the Guinness World Record for completing marathons in a saree. She has won 14 international full marathons and Mumbai Road Runner Ultramarathon award. 

 

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Pinkathon’s Ambassador

Since 2018, she has been the Mumbai Pinkathon Ambassador. She encourages women to participate in these fitness competitions.

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