Women’s ultrarunning history articles

Eleanor Adams and the first Spartathlon

Eleanor Adams and the first Spartathlon

1983 was the year of the first Spartathlon – 245km from Athens to Sparta. The organisers did not want women to run in the race but the male competitors insisted Eleanor Adams must be allowed to take part.

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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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