Kiwi ultrarunner breaks Via Alpina record with 29-day completion
A New Zealand ultrarunner has become the fastest person to complete the Via Alpina, a 2000km Alpine trail, finishing in 29 days.
A Kiwi ultrarunner has set a new record on the Via Alpina, one of the world's toughest long-distance trails spanning 2000km. Woods crossed the finish line in Monaco after 29 days on the route, becoming the fastest person ever to complete the gruelling challenge.
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‘I can’t believe I did it’: Kiwi ultrarunner breaks record on one of world’s toughest trails
After 29 days on the trail, Woods crossed the finish line in Monaco to become the fastest person ever to complete the Via Alpina, a gruelling 2000km route.
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‘I can’t believe I did it’: Kiwi ultrarunner breaks record on one of world’s toughest trails
After 29 days on the trail, Woods crossed the finish line in Monaco to become the fastest person ever to complete the Via Alpina, a gruelling 2000km route.