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Rachel Entrekin becomes first woman to win Cocodona 250 ultramarathon – and pets dogs along the way
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5/7/2026

Rachel Entrekin becomes first woman to win Cocodona 250 ultramarathon – and pets dogs along the way

34-year-old heads elite field of men and womenAmerican takes small naps during 56-hour runRachel Entrekin has made history by beating a field of elite men and women to win the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon.Entrekin had won the women’s race on two occasions but on Wednesday she headed the entire field, winning in a record time of 56 hours 9 minutes and 48 seconds. Continue reading...

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Runner dies after medical emergency during 253-mile ultramarathon in Arizona
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5/6/2026

Runner dies after medical emergency during 253-mile ultramarathon in Arizona

Cocodona 250 will go on in runner’s honor, organizers sayRace includes more than 38,000ft of elevation gainA runner at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona has died after a medical emergency, organizers said on Tuesday.According to a statement posted on Instagram, a participant experienced a “serious medical emergency” during the 253-mile endurance race, which began Monday and continues through Saturday. Continue reading...

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British-Australian Swimmer Completes 55km Record Swim Through Crocodile-Infested Australian River
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4/29/2026AI summary

British-Australian Swimmer Completes 55km Record Swim Through Crocodile-Infested Australian River

British-Australian ultramarathon swimmer Andy Donaldson has completed the 55km Dam to Dam Challenge from Lake Argyle to Kununurra in East Kimberley, finishing in a record time of 11 hours and 51 minutes. The 35-year-old became the first man to complete the grueling swim through the Ord River, which is home to approximately 5,500 freshwater crocodiles. He beat the previous record of 16 hours and 13 minutes set by Simone Blaser in 2024, who was part of his support crew.

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