Tag #Ultramarathon

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Ruth Croft Wins UTMB, First Woman to Win Triple Crown

New Zealand runner Ruth Croft won the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), becoming the first woman to win the UTMB World Series Triple Crown, a feat achieved after overcoming a challenging race and past struggles with injuries and an eating disorder.

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No Poverty
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80-Year-Old Sets Record in World's Toughest Foot Race

80-year-old Bob Becker completed the Badwater 135 ultramarathon, becoming the oldest person to finish the 135-mile race across Death Valley and up Mt. Whitney, exceeding his 2022 attempt which fell short by only 17 minutes.

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Wolverhampton Man's Ultra Marathon Fundraising for Mother's MS

James March, a 24-year-old from Wolverhampton, is running the Jungle Ultra marathon in the Amazon rainforest in June to raise funds for two MS charities after being inspired by his mother's condition, primary progressive MS, which prevents her from moving from the neck down or communicating.

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Belgian Runner Completes Daily Marathon for World Record

Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne completed a marathon every day in 2024, raising approximately \$62,438 for breast cancer research and aiming to set a new Guinness World Record; she overcame numerous physical and mental challenges.

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Women's Rise in Ultramarathons Challenges Traditional Definitions of Strength

Women are increasingly winning mixed-gender ultramarathons, challenging traditional views of athletic dominance. Experts cite metabolic advantages and strategic racing approaches as contributing factors, prompting a reevaluation of what constitutes strength in sports.

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Gender Equality
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New Mother Wins Ultramarathon While Breastfeeding

Stephanie Case, a Canadian lawyer, won a 60-mile ultramarathon six months postpartum while breastfeeding, challenging societal expectations of new mothers and inspiring other women to pursue their goals.

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Gender Equality
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Barkley Marathons 2025: No Finishers

The 2025 Barkley Marathons, an ultramarathon in Tennessee, concluded with zero finishers for the first time in its history, due to extreme weather conditions and course difficulty, highlighting its reputation as the world's toughest ultra-race.

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Running Across Peru: A Journey of Self-Discovery

A German ultramarathoner's incredible journey across Peru, pushing physical and mental limits.

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