‘The ultimate test of endurance’: World Record in the 100-Mile ultramarathon in antarctica
Juan José Saldaña
November 13, 2024

Antarctica became the stage for an unprecedented sporting feat, where two American runners set a world record in a 100-mile ultramarathon. The race, which began on Thursday, November 7th, tested the participants’ endurance in extreme conditions, with temperatures dropping to -13 degrees Fahrenheit (-25 degrees Celsius). The competition took place on a 4.2-kilometer circuit around Ultima Basecamp, where athletes faced a hostile and challenging environment that pushed their physical and mental capabilities to the limit.

Paul Johnston and Roberto Sembiante were the stars of this achievement, completing the race in 23 hours, 22 minutes, and 57 seconds, breaking the previous record by more than an hour, according to the organizers. A total of fifteen people participated in this event, choosing between distances of 100 miles, 100 kilometers, or 50 miles. The event was captured on video by Dave Painter, who described it as “the ultimate test of endurance” that pushed runners to their limits in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth.

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