Women’s ultrarunning history articles

Hell in Paradise – the 1994 Telecom Tasmania Run

Hell in Paradise – the 1994 Telecom Tasmania Run

“The organisers dubbed this race “Hell in Paradise”. I am sure that when they coined this phrase they never anticipated how right they would be.” The 1994 Telecom Tasmania seven-day stage race lived up to its nickname in more ways than one. Eleven of the 27 starters...

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The perfect day – Melbourne 24h track race 1989

The perfect day – Melbourne 24h track race 1989

It isn't too often that everything goes well and perhaps this is part of the attraction of the 24 hour race - the waiting for the perfect day and the perfect performance. Eleanor Adams The period from 1985 to 1990 saw top performances from Eleanor Adams (now Robinson)...

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British women’s success at IAU 100km World Championships

British women’s success at IAU 100km World Championships

British women have been very successful at the IAU 100km World Championships, taking seven gold medals, two silvers and six bronzes. They stand second in the medals table behind Russia who have won 19 medals. GB have won the team competition twice, placed second three...

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Three wins at the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne race

Three wins at the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne race

sAt 10.30 am on 27th April 1983, the New South Wales Premier fired the starter’s gun on a race that was to make a national hero of its winner and create one of the most famous Australian ultramarathons, the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne race. Eleven men lined up in...

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Colac 6 Day Race 1984

Colac 6 Day Race 1984

At the Colac Six Day Race in Australia in 1984, Eleanor Adams regained her world best from Edith Couhe of France.

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The first Badwater ultra race

The first Badwater ultra race

The story of the first Badwater ultra race in 1987 where two British runners and two American runners ran a 146-mile route from Badwater Basin to the summit of Mount Whitney.

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