MUMBAI: Rutuja Sakpal from Pen, Raigad ran a fast race to lead from the front and emerge winner in the 18-35 age category of the Ladki Hoon Lad Sakti Hoon 5 km Pink Run, which was flagged off on Marine Drive on Sunday morning.
The 21-year-old professional athlete clocked 19.03 minutes to secure first place in the 18 to 35 age category, finishing in a fast timing of 19.03 minutes, a good 27 seconds ahead of second placed Sakshi Tadyal 19.30).
Aruna Mishra topped the 36 to 55 age category, finishing in 25.08 minutes, while Winnifred D’souza also ran a strong race to finish in 27.03 minutes and win the 56 and above category. The three winners were awarded with scooters and the top ten finishers in each age category were awarded mobile phones.
Around 6000 registered for the event, organized by You Too Can Run and the proceedings from the registration fee would be used to provide bicycles for the girl child in rural areas.
Results
18 to 35 category: Rutuja Sakpal 19.03 mins ; Sakshi Tadyal 19:30; Priyanka Paikrav 19:36
36 to 55 category: Aruna Mishra 25.08 mins; Anchal Marwah 25.15; Kranti Salvi 25.31
56 and above category: Winnifred D’souza 27.03 mins; Daksha Kanavia 30.37; Beena Chheda 30.37
