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47-Year-Old Mother Runs Marathon Barefoot In Saree To Pay Daughter's Fees

A 47-year-old mother from Beed, Maharashtra, won a marathon after running barefoot in a sari. She plans to use the Rs 3,000 prize money for her daughter's education.

47-Year-Old Mother Runs Marathon Barefoot In Saree To Pay Daughter's Fees

In Beed district, Maharashtra, Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old cook, made headlines by winning the Amrit Daud marathon barefoot in a saree. Ramabai won ₹3,000 in prize money, which she plans to use for her daughters' education. The mother of two, Ramabai took up cooking work after her husband's death, to ensure her children could continue their studies.

After her slippers slipped during the race, she continued running barefoot, determined to achieve her goal. She crossed the finish line first, inspiring spectators and earning praise from local officials like NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.

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