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After losing her sponsorship, 38-year-old Courtney Olsen broke a world record, set an American record, and won a national championship—all while juggling multiple jobs. She's proving that elite athletic achievement doesn't require corporate backing.
American ultrarunner Ashley Paulson just ran 100 miles in 12 hours and 19 minutes, crushing the previous world record by over 17 minutes. The 31-year-old conquered the grueling distance at a Nevada race, proving what the human body can achieve with determination.
Just five months after giving birth, Finnish ultrarunner Satu Lipiäinen broke the women's 6-hour world record by running 53.258 miles without stopping. She proved that becoming a mother doesn't mean the end of athletic dreams.
A 100-mile ultramarathon from the Nevada desert to Las Vegas raised $330,000 for veteran cancer research, including a surprise $150,000 donation from Drake. The grueling 25-hour challenge brought together professional ultrarunners and YouTubers for a cause that saves lives.
Two years after 51 chemo sessions and a bone marrow transplant, Olivier Duhaime is lacing up for the Ottawa Marathon to honor the hospital that saved his life. The dad of two will run where he once fought for every breath.
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 just ran 100 miles in 12 hours, 19 minutes—averaging 7:21 per mile and shattering the previous world record by 17 minutes. The 44-year-old ultrarunner proved that dreams don't have an expiration date.
Ashley Paulson, 44, didn't just break the women's 100-mile world record—she demolished it by over 17 minutes, finishing in 12 hours, 19 minutes and 34 seconds. Her stunning performance at Nevada's Jackpot Ultra inspired a weekend where multiple runners achieved career-defining victories.