Sufiya Sufi: The Indian Ultra-Runner Who Ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
Sufiya Sufi: The Indian Ultra-Runner Who Ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari India is a land of extraordinary geographical diversity. From the snow-covered mountains of Kashmir in the north to the tropical coastline of Kanyakumari in the south, the country stretches across thousands of kilometres and encompasses some of the world's most varied landscapes. Travelling across this vast distance is a remarkable achievement, but running the entire length of the country is something entirely different. Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi , also known as Sufiya Khan, turned this seemingly impossible challenge into reality. In 2019, she ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, covering approximately 4,000 kilometres in 87 days, 2 hours and 17 minutes . Her achievement was recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on foot by a female runner. However, her achievement was about more than a sporting record. Sufiya undertook the journey with a ...