Pro-athlete aims for world record by running across Qatar under 35 hours

 






Pro-athlete aims for world record by running across Qatar under 35 hours

 

"To circumnavigate the world by running is my dream expedition and I am preparing myself to accomplish that,” says India’s Sufiya Sufi, but the world expedition will have to wait. Currently she is on Qatar mission.

Three-Time Guinness World Record Holder, Indian Ultrarunner Sufiya is synonymous with taking challenges that go beyond human limits. Sufiya is now set for her next expedition, ‘Run Across Qatar’ – south to north.

With the ‘Run Across Qatar’ challenge, Sufiya will attempt a Guinness World Record to clock the Fastest Known Time to run across the nation as well as raise awareness towards leading a healthy lifestyle.

The 2-day expedition will begin at Abu Samra on 12th January 2023 at 06:00 AM, followed by Doha, and conclude at ZULAL Wellness Resort in Al Ruwais, on 13th January 2023.

Covering 190+ km on the expedition, Sufiya will pass through the difficulties of running in a completely new environment, battling through dry climatic conditions, and aiming to break the previous world record by covering the distance in under 34 hours.

Sufiya will be accompanied by 3 team members during this Run.

 

Team:

Ms. Sufiya Sufi Runner (athlete)

Mr. Vikas (Nutritionist)

Mr. Rajender Yadav (Physiotherapist)

Mr. K C Meena (Mentor and Pacer)

 

Local Runners from Doha will join Sufiya during this run to cheer her up.

SUFIYA SUFI RUNNER

Pro Athlete, Ultra Runner

 

 

Sufiya Sufi, age 37, is a renowned ultrarunner from India best known for her ultra- distance running challenges across the country. Sufiya rose to prominence in 2019 when she became the fastest female runner to complete the Trans India Running challenge 4000km in just 87 days.

 

She holds the world record for the fastest runner to finish the Golden Quadrilateral Road Run 6000 km, Manali-Leh Himalayan Ultra Run Challenge, and Siachen-Kargil

Ultra-Run.

Sufiya holds 3 Guinness World Records for her various ultra-distance running expeditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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