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British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has made history in becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons race in Tennessee.
The 40-year-old joined an elite group of five runners to complete this year's challenge, comprising five punishing 20-mile loops across Frozen Head State Park.
Paris's remarkable achievement was sealed with a finish time of 59 hours, 58 minutes, and 21 seconds, narrowly beating the 60-hour cut-off.
Her feat adds to a string of groundbreaking performances, including a 2019 victory at the Montane Spine Race in England, where she shattered the course record.
Ihor Verys clinched the fastest time of the event, crossing the finish line in 58 hours, 44 minutes, and 59 seconds.
