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Chicago Area Marathon Runner Chasing Olympic Dreams While Fasting For Ramadan
"I debuted in 2 hours and 48 minutes, which is pretty fast for a first marathon. So that was super exciting," Sabrina Baftiri said.
March 19, 2025
Training for a marathon is tough enough, but imagine doing it without food or water during daylight hours. That's exactly what one young Chicago runner is doing during the month of Ramadan.
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She's making it work all while chasing a spot at the U.S. Olympic Team trials.
Sabrina Baftiri has been running since middle school. She became a standout at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, winning an impressive 17 All-American awards.
