40-year-old British vet Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to complete Barkley Marathons, a 100-mile race with 60,000ft climb & descent, in 60 hours.

40-year-old British vet, Jasmin Paris, has become the first woman to complete one of the world's toughest ultramarathons, the Barkley Marathons, with just a minute and 39 seconds to spare before the 60-hour cut-off. The race, which takes place at Tennessee's Frozen Head State Park, covers 100 miles with a 60,000ft climb and descent, nearly double the height of Mount Everest.

March 23, 2024
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