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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Jasmin Paris Makes History as First Woman to Finish Grueling Barkley Marathons"

British runner Jasmin Paris became the first woman to finish the grueling Barkley Marathons, completing the course just 99 seconds before the 60-hour time limit expired. The ultramarathon, known for its near-impossible nature, consists of five loops totaling between 100 to 130 miles through steep, unforgiving terrain with no aid stations, phones, or GPS for navigation. Paris, a 40-year-old veterinarian, collapsed over the finish line, joining four other finishers in the 2024 edition. The race's tough nature is evidenced by its 99% dropout rate and absence of finishers between 2017 and 2023.

via CNN|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"Jasmin Paris Makes History as First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons"

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris becomes the first woman to finish the grueling Barkley Marathons, completing the 100-mile race in Tennessee with only 99 seconds to spare within the 60-hour cut-off time, joining just four other finishers in the race's history. The race, known for its extreme difficulty, features a course with five loops totaling approximately 100 miles and a climb and descent of 54,200 feet, with no aid stations except for water at two locations.

via ESPN|

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sports2 years ago•7 min saved

Aurélien Sanchez Conquers Barkley Marathons with Cheeseburgers and a Nap

Aurélien Sanchez becomes the first Frenchman and 16th competitor to complete all five loops of the Barkley Marathons, one of the hardest foot races in the world with a 99% dropout rate. The race, held annually in Tennessee, consists of five loops of around 20 miles each, with no phones, GPS trackers, course markings or aid stations. Sanchez slept for only 15 minutes in the three days and two nights he was on the course and fueled himself mainly with cheeseburgers. The race exposes a runner's weaknesses like few others.

via CNN|

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