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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.
A 41-year-old mother ran 425 miles between Britain's three highest peaks in under six days, shattering the women's record while sleeping just 90 minutes each night. She did it to honor a friend and raise money for mental health.
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.
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.
Ashley Paulson ran 100 miles on a treadmill in under 13 hours at the Boston Marathon Expo, shattering the previous women's record by nearly 90 minutes. The 44-year-old grandmother plans to run the Boston Marathon just two days later.
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South Africa's ultramarathon champion Gerda Steyn is chasing her seventh consecutive Two Oceans Marathon title this weekend, a record no other woman has come close to matching. The race has also boosted its prize money by 34%, celebrating the sport's growing impact.
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.
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.
Olympic legends and sports champions from 13 countries are joining forces to rescue an Iranian boxer facing execution for peaceful protest. Their powerful letter shows how athletes worldwide are using their voices to defend human rights.
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.
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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.
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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.