On October 20, Mumbai’s Kranti Salvi, 56, crossed the finish line of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Canada. She did so wearing the traditional Japanese kimono and tabi socks, clocking a very creditable four hours, 37 minutes and 31 seconds, or 4:37:31 as they write in race lingo.

Speedy Salvi from Malabar Hill in South Mumbai, a familiar face and flying feet on the city’s marathon circuit, set a Guinness World Record (GWR) by running 42 km in Japanese attire. Days later, she received her Guinness World Record certificate, officially ratifying her feat.