Born in Nepal
Raj Kumari Pandey
राजकुमारी पाण्डे
Among Nepal's earliest female Olympians, competing in the marathon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics
About
Raj Kumari Pandey competed in the women’s marathon at the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics. This made her one of the earliest women to carry Nepal’s flag at the Olympic Games. At the time, opportunities for Nepali women in international athletics were still rare.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1969-12-13
- Birthplace
- Nepal
- Profession
- Long-distance runner
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Career & life timeline
- 1969-12-13
- 1988
Competed in the women's marathon at the Seoul Summer Olympics
Achievements
Among the first women to represent Nepal at the Olympic Games
1988Women's marathon, Seoul Summer Olympics
Last updated: 2026-09-06