María Lorena Ramírez

María Lorena Ramírez Hernández (born 1 January 1995) is an indigenous long-distance runner belonging to the Rarámuri ethnic group, who lives in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. She became known internationally after having won the Cerro Rojo UltraTrail in 2017, an ultra-distance race of 50 kilometers, in a time of 07:20, and for having also done it with huaraches, without shoes or sports equipment.[1] She competes wearing traditional garb, including her trademark long skirt.[2] Despite being a high-performance athlete, she does not receive government sports support.[3] Her example influences Rarámuri children to develop as runners in the heights of the sierra in Chihuahua.

María Lorena Ramírez
Personal information
Born (1995-01-01) 1 January 1995
Guachochi, Chihuahua
Sport
CountryMexico
Sportmarathon, ultramarathon

Biography

Ramírez was born and has habitually resided in the locality of Ciénaga de Noragachi, in the municipality of [[Guachochi](mexico city), and she lives with her brother in Rejocochi. She takes care of her family's cattle and is also dedicated to her practice of sport.[4] She also belongs to a Mexican indigenous community historically known for its resistance and for its special gifts for long-distance running;[5] in fact, the term Rarámuri means "light feet".[6]

Her brother, her father and her grandfather have also been runners, and her brother, Mario, also participates in the same races as she. Ramírez even participates in races at greater distances (100 km) and has been among the first, in some of them.[7]

In 2019 Ramírez was the subject of a Netflix documentary, Lorena, Light-Footed Woman.[8][9] In October 2019 she appeared on the cover of Vogue Mexico.[10]

References
  1. "Una tarahumara gana en México una ultramaratón corriendo con sandalias y falda" [A Tarahumara woman wins an ultramarathon in Mexico running with sandals and a skirt]. 20 Minutos. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  2. "Life on the run is more than a tradition for Rarámuris like Lorena Ramírez". www.fresnobee.com.
  3. Porcayo, Lorena Ramirez corredora rarámuri (30 July 2018). "#PinoleYFrijoles: La vida de Lorena Ramírez, ultramaratonista rarámuri" [#PinoleYFrijoles: The life of Lorena Ramírez, Rarámuri ultramarathon runner]. Barrio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  4. Olarte, Miguel (21 May 2017). "La falda de María Lorena" [Maria Lorena's skirt]. El Progreso. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  5. "Una mujer tarahumara gana un ultramaratón en México sin equipación deportiva 5" [A Tarahumara woman wins an ultramarathon in Mexico without sports equipment 5]. El País. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  6. McDoughal, Christopher (2011). "Nacidos para correr" [born to run]. Editorial Debate. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  7. "María Lorena Ramírez, la mujer tarahumara que ganó maratón de 50 km en México" [María Lorena Ramírez, the Tarahumara woman who won the 50 km marathon in Mexico]. La Verdad. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  8. "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Lorena, Light-Footed Woman' on Netflix, a Breathtaking Short Documentary About a Mexican Ultramarathon Runner". Decider. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  9. "Lorena, Light-Footed Woman Review: Absolutely Extraordinary". Ready Steady Cut. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  10. "Corredora rarámuri, Lorena Ramírez aparece en portada de Vogue" [Rarámuri runner Lorena Ramírez appears on cover of Vogue], Diario de Morelos (in Spanish), Cuernavaca, Oct 4, 2019
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