BRITISH RUNNER WILLIAM GOODGE SMASHES WORLD RECORD, CROSSES AUSTRALIA IN 35 DAYS

Tue 20 May 2025:

British ultramarathoner William Goodge, aged 31, set a new world record for the fastest coast-to-coast run across Australia. He covered 3,800 kilometers in 35 days, starting at Cottesloe Beach in Perth on April 15 and ending at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Goodge surpassed the previous record by four days, averaging about 100 kilometers daily.

The Bedfordshire native began marathon running after his mother, Amanda, passed away from cancer in 2018. Through this challenging journey, he raised funds for cancer charities in the UK, US, and Australia. Goodge’s feat surpassed the previous record set in 2023 by Chris Turnbull, who took 39 days, and Australian electrician Nedd Brockmann, who completed the run in 47 days the year before, raising millions in donations.

After crossing the finish line, Goodge described the first nine days as particularly difficult, stating that he had to push through mental and physical exhaustion. He honored his mother by placing a bouquet of flowers on Bondi Beach, stating she would be proud yet worried. Despite suffering from foot injuries, toenail loss, and hallucinations due to sleep deprivation, Goodge found motivation in his mother’s strength throughout her cancer battle.

__________________________________________________________________________

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAtNxX8fewmiFmN7N22

__________________________________________________________________________

Previously, Goodge set another record as the fastest Briton to run across the US, completing the 4,400-kilometer journey from Los Angeles to New York in 55 days.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

__________________________________________________________________________

FOLLOW INDEPENDENT PRESS:

WhatsApp CHANNEL
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAtNxX8fewmiFmN7N22