Santoshi Shrestha: Biography, Facts and Career
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Santoshi Shrestha (Nepali: सन्तोषी श्रेष्ठ; born 1 August 1993) is a Nepalese female long distance runner, who set a new record in Nepali athletics by winning the gold medal in the women's 10,000m race at the 2019 South Asian Games. Until her entry in the South Asian Games, Shrestha competed in middle distance events. In 2022, She set a new national record for the half marathon with a time of 1 hour 14 minutes and 14 seconds. The same year she won gold in the 10,000m distance at the Nepal National Games. In 2023 she won a gold medal for 5000m at the Golden Athletics Meet in Nepal. In April 2023 she set a new national record for the 10,000m in Germany, running a time of 34 minutes 31 seconds. Originally from Jwalamukhi in Dhading, Shrestha has an MA in Public Administration.
Quick facts about Santoshi Shrestha
- Full name: Santoshi Shrestha
- Born: 1993-08-01
- Nationality: Nepal
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q82908710
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Who is Santoshi Shrestha?
Santoshi Shrestha (Nepali: सन्तोषी श्रेष्ठ; born 1 August 1993) is a Nepalese female long distance runner, who set a new record in Nepali athletics by winning the gold medal in the women's 10,000m race at the 2019 South Asian Games.
What nationality is Santoshi Shrestha?
Santoshi Shrestha is Nepal.
When was Santoshi Shrestha born?
Santoshi Shrestha was born on 1993-08-01.



