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Vajin Armstrong (born ''Luke Armstrong''; 12 May 1980) is an ultra-distance runner from
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. Armstrong is a disciple of
Sri Chinmoy Chinmoy Kumar Ghose (27 August 1931 – 11 October 2007), better known as Sri Chinmoy, was an Indian spiritual leader who taught meditation in the West after moving to New York City in 1964.


Races and results

*2010–2012
Kepler Challenge The Kepler Challenge Mountain Run is the premier mountain running event in New Zealand and follows the 60 km Kepler Track through the Fiordland National Park. It has been held annually since 1988, and draws competitors from throughout New Zea ...
, 1st *2012 American River 1st *2013 Swiss Alpine Marathon, 2nd *2013 Zugspitz Ultra Trail, 2nd *2014 Bedrock50 Ultra, 1st *2014 Buffalo Stampede Marathon, 1st *2015 Two Bays 56 km Trail Run, 1st *2016 Swiss Alpine Marathon, Davos, 1st


References


External links

*Video
Ultra-Runner Vajin Armstrong
srichinmoy.tv, 21 August 2016 *Video
Vajin Armstrong Pre-2014 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview
iRunFarMedia, 13 March 2014 *Video
Interview with NZ runner Vajin Armstrong
srichinmoy.tv, 15 May 2012 {{DEFAULTSORT:Armstrong, Vajin 1980 births Living people New Zealand male long-distance runners New Zealand ultramarathon runners Devotees of Sri Chinmoy Male ultramarathon runners