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How a 77-year-old became a Marathon Pro

May 9, 2025

Kmoin Wahlang spent her whole life in a village in eastern India. She didn't start running until she was a mother of 12 but has now crossed the finish line in over 100 races.

How a 77-year-old became a Marathon Pro
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Kwon even won Asia's biggest marathon in her age category, using the prize money to build a house for her family. Now she's preparing for her first international competition: The Pan Pacific Masters Games in Australia.

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