Mira Rai is National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year

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Mira Rai, a Nepali trail runner, has been named the 2017 National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year for her tireless efforts in breaking down barriers for women in Nepal through sports. She was selected from an impressive group of adventurers whose extraordinary achievements in exploration, conservation, humanitarianism and adventure sports distinguished them in the past year. The 10 honorees were announced on Nov 3, 2016, and the public was invited to vote through Dec 16, 2016, for the People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year. “I am deeply honored to receive this award,” Mira Rai said. “I am grateful for the incredible support from my family, friends and the Nepali people who have always believed in me. I would like to thank National Geographic for bringing attention to our efforts to help the women of Nepal and show them that anything is possible.”

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