Australian Marathon Runner Smashes World Record, Completes Unprecedented 685 km In Just Four Days

Phil Gore, an Australian runner, has achieved a new world record in the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Masters Ultra Marathon 2023.?

Australian marathon runner created a new world record?

Participants must complete a 6.7 km loop in an hour, which is known for its unique format with no finish line.?

The event ends when there is just one runner left, and Phil Gore won after completing the course 102 times, covering approximately 685 kilometres over four days.?

On June 17, 2023, the event was held at Nanango, a farm located 112 miles northwest of Brisbane, Australia.

The runner never thought he will break all records?

Phil Gore reflected on his experience, remembering admiring the previous record holder from Belgium, who did 75 rounds in 2020. He felt unsure about completing even 75 laps if he set his sights on exceeding this feat.?

He never expected that he would break all prior records and become the ultimate winner.Running is an important part of his life, and his hard work and preparation paid off in this gruelling race.

Notably, Merjin Geerts and Ivo Steyaert established the previous world record of 101 laps in October 2022.With 101 laps, runner-up Sam Harvey maintained his remarkable record, while Harvey Lewis finished third with 90 laps, setting a national record.

Temperatures fluctuated between -2 degrees Celsius at night and around 22 degrees Celsius during the day, posing a challenge for all participants.?

In the two months leading up to the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Masters Ultramarathon 2023, Phil Gore had prepared for this temperature difference by taking cold showers.?

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