December 31, 1988
Mira Rai is a world-renowned Nepali trail runner and ultra-marathoner who has achieved international fame in trail running circuits. Born in Bhojpur, she initially joined the Maoist insurgency as a teenager but later shifted her focus to sports. Mira has won multiple prestigious international ultra-marathons, including the Mont-Blanc 80km race, and was awarded the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2017. Her journey from rural Nepal to becoming a global trail running champion has inspired countless women and athletes around the world.