"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.
