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Two South African runners shattered longstanding records at the legendary Comrades Marathon, with first-timer George Kusche breaking an 18-year-old mark and Gerda Steyn claiming her historic fifth title. Their victories signal a new era for one of the world's toughest ultramarathons.
Arlington runner Mike Wardian just became the first person to win the World Marathon Challenge three times, extending each race to 50 kilometers and smashing the previous record by nearly five hours. He completed seven back-to-back ultramarathons across all seven continents in just seven days.
Michael Wardian, 51, just shattered the world record for running seven ultramarathons across seven continents in seven days, winning every single race. He battled 30-mph Antarctic winds, 107-degree Australian heat, and 50 hours of flights to finish over four hours faster than anyone in history.
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America's most decorated Olympic cross-country skier is trading her poles for trail shoes. Jessie Diggins, 34, retired in March and is now tackling ultramarathons while championing wellness and mental health.
Juan López García started running at 66 and now holds world records with the aerobic fitness of someone six decades younger. Scientists studying the Spanish ultramarathoner say his transformation proves healthy aging might be more within our control than we thought.
America's most decorated Olympic cross-country skier is trading snow for mountains. After retiring with four Olympic medals, Jessie Diggins is channeling her legendary endurance into ultramarathon running while championing mental health awareness.
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, defeating every male competitor while smashing the course record by over two hours. The 34-year-old ran 253 miles across Arizona's brutal desert in just 56 hours, proving that ultra-distance running might be where women's athletic advantages truly shine.
Just one year after a full hysterectomy and radiation treatment left her fearing for her life, 48-year-old mom Christina Klayko conquered one of the world's most brutal endurance races. Her journey from "not being able to walk my dog around the block" to finishing the Western States 100 proves that the human spirit can overcome unimaginable challenges.
A New Zealand lawyer has run an ultramarathon every single day for more than two years, aiming to reach 1,000 consecutive days. Shannon-Leigh Litt started her world record attempt in 2024 and hasn't stopped since.
An Arlington runner just proved that age is just a number by breaking the world record for completing ultramarathons on all seven continents in seven days. Michael Wardian's incredible journey took him from Antarctica to Miami, smashing the previous record by nearly five hours.
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South Africa's "Smiling Assassin" Gerda Steyn is chasing her fifth Comrades Marathon title this Sunday, targeting another record on the shortest course in recent history. Meanwhile, fierce rivals Tete Dijana and Piet Wiersma renew their battle in what promises to be one of the most competitive ultramarathons ever.
An ultramarathon runner just won a 250-mile race in Arizona, beating all competitors while sleeping less than 20 minutes total. Her secret weapons? Mashed potatoes and an unshakeable positive attitude.
When you live in South Florida with no mountains or trails, training for a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon takes creativity. Jack Espy is logging massive road miles to prepare for August's brutal Leadville 100.
Ashley Paulson ran 100 miles in just over 12 hours, shattering the world record by 17 minutes while sporting her signature pink ponytail. The Nevada ultramarathon champion proves that dreams don't have age limits.
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the brutal Cocodona 250 ultramarathon outright, finishing 253 miles across Arizona in just over 56 hours. The Madison native shattered the course record by more than two hours while running on almost no sleep.
George Kusche just shattered a 18-year-old ultramarathon record by nearly nine minutes, one year after placing 12th in his debut. South African athletes dominated the historic Comrades Marathon as over 21,000 runners tackled the grueling 86-kilometer course.
Susie Chan went from her first exhausting park run to becoming Britain's top female ultra-endurance runner. Her journey through debt, cancer, and personal crisis proves it's never too late to discover your strength.
German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi just finished an incredible 375-mile run from Death Valley to Santa Monica, pushing through extreme heat and hallucinations. Despite medical setbacks, he made it to the Pacific Ocean after five grueling days on the road.
Ashley Paulson, a Utah mother of four and grandmother, just shattered the women's 100-mile running world record. Next month, she's chasing another record on a treadmill to prove anyone can chase their biggest dreams.
Juan López didn't lace up his first running shoes until age 66, yet at 81 he just smashed the 50K world record by 49 minutes. Scientists studied him to find out how he's defying every assumption about aging and athletic performance.
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