# 106-Year-Old Sprinter Wins Three Gold Medals at National Open Athletics Championships in Dehradun
## Summary:
– A 106-year-old sprinter, who took up athletics two years ago, has won three gold medals at the 18th National Open Athletics Championships in Dehradun.
– Rambai, from a small village in Haryana, won gold medals in the 100m sprint, 200m sprint, and shot put events in the above-85 category.
– Rambai beat three to five other participants in each of the competitions.
– She has become an inspiration for youths to take up sports and stay fit.
## Key Points:
– Rambai, a 106-year-old sprinter, has added more feathers to her cap by winning three gold medals at the National Open Athletics Championships in Dehradun.
– She won gold medals in the 100m sprint, 200m sprint, and shot put events in the above-85 category.
– Rambai beat three to five other participants in each of the competitions.
– Proudly walking off the podium, Rambai said “I’m happy” in Haryanvi and refused a leg massage, asking her granddaughter to give it to someone who needs it.
– Rambai was born in a small village in Haryana and spent most of her life doing household chores and working in the family farm field.
– Her tryst with athletics started in 2016 when she heard about Man Kaur, a 100-year-old sprinter who became the world’s fastest centenarian.
– Inspired by Kaur’s story, Rambai decided to take up sports and prove that age is just a number.
– With a little bit of practice and a diet consisting of milk, homemade dairy items, and farm-fresh vegetables, Rambai broke Kaur’s world record in the 100m sprint.
– In the past two years, Rambai has won over 200 medals in about 14 sporting events in India and abroad.
– Rambai’s granddaughter, Sharmila Sagwan, also participates in sports and has inspired her mother, Santra Devi, to join as well.
– The women from three generations now participate in the same events in different age categories.
Rambai’s achievements at the age of 106 serve as an inspiration to people of all ages. Her dedication and determination prove that age should never be a barrier to pursuing one’s passions and staying fit. Rambai’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to start something new and make a difference.
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