Underestimating a runner’s audacity

World Radio Day February 13, 2018 celebrates radio and sports!

This broadcast is about the inspiring story of a marathon runner who wanted to race in Tehran, Iran. The only thing that stood in her way was her gender. Tune in to hear her story of triumph and the obstacles she overcame to complete the race!

Sendungsgesgestaltung: Lauren Wagner

Information:
Run Croatia was founded in 2015 in order to promote sport, a healthy way of life and winning spirit – in cooperation with running communities, cities in Croatia and the rest of the world, they are involved in organizing running events throughout the country. // www.runcroatia.hr

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Iva Hafner on Instagram: instagram.com/voyagesister
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Free to Run NGO organisation who empowers girls and women in conflicted areas to run // http://www.freetorun.org/
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261 Fearless is a global non-profit organization founded by pioneer runner Kathrine Switzer. They are aiming to break down the barriers of geography and create a global community for women runners of all abilities to support, encourage, and inspire each other towards a positive sense of self and fearlessness. // http://www.261fearless.org

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Island Movement – Pokret Otoka, Croatian NGO helping to raise awareness about the benefits of running among the island population, especially for young adults and kids. // https://www.otoci.eu/
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Iran International Marathon // https://www.iruniran.com
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2017 finishers // https://www.iruniran.com/runners-list/