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William Maunsell, Ashley Paulson Set New Marathon Records

Posted : 15 November 2024

William Maunsell from Ireland and Ashley Paulson from the U.S. claimed victory in the men's and women's races at the Great World Race in Antarctica on Thursday, setting new marathon records for the southernmost continent. Maunsell crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 2 hours, 38 minutes, and 42 seconds, surpassing the previous record by nearly 15 minutes. Despite the freezing conditions, Maunsell found the latter part of the course more favorable, where he could gain time with the help of a downhill section and a tailwind.

 

Paulson triumphed in the women's race, completing the marathon in 3 hours, 18 minutes, and 2 seconds, breaking the previous record by almost 30 minutes. Expressing her excitement, Paulson described the event as a childhood dream come true. She had long imagined running around the world, and participating in the Great World Race gave her the opportunity to experience that vision firsthand.

 

The Great World Race, which features 54 participants from 15 countries, aims to complete seven marathons across seven continents within one week. Following Antarctica, the event continues in Cape Town, South Africa, with upcoming races in cities like Perth, Istanbul, and Miami. The competition is uniquely challenging due to the intense travel required between events, adding to the difficulty of running a marathon each day.

 

Race director David Kelly highlighted the additional hardships competitors face due to the constant travel and lack of sleep, emphasizing that the combination of physical and logistical challenges makes the race much tougher than a typical marathon. However, Kelly noted that enduring these hardships ultimately brings a sense of accomplishment and recognition for those who persevere.

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