Jasmin Paris from Midlothian completes the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee, becoming the first woman to finish the challenging ultramarathon. The race covers 100 miles with a 60,000ft ascent and only around 20 people have ever completed it within the 60-hour time limit.
A Scottish runner has made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's hardest ultramarathons. Jasmin Paris , from Midlothian, completed the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee with just one minute 39 seconds to spare of the 60-hour cut off. The course, at Frozen Head State Park , covers 100 miles involving a 60,000ft ascent – the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest twice.
Only around 20 people have ever made it to the end of the race within the allotted 60 hours during its 38-year history. Thousands of supporters watched the race on social media as Paris made her nail-biting finish on Friday. She was so exhausted she slumped to the ground after finishing the race, which is inspired by a famous prison escape. Speaking previously, Paris said: 'Barkley Marathons is a truly unique challenge, and the idea of running it has been growing on me for the last few years.' a mixture of excitement and nerve
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