Sophie Woods Sets 29-Day Via Alpina Record Across the Alps
TL;DR
New Zealand-born ultra-runner Sophie Woods completed the 2,000km Via Alpina across eight Alpine countries in 29 days, setting a new fastest-known time and beating the previous 35-day record. She battled heatwaves, storms, horseflies and wildfires that forced a detour, running up to 15–18 hours daily with team support and fueling on McDonald’s, pasta and energy gels. Woods credits mental resilience and plans to rest and Netflix afterward.
- Sophie Woods completes Via Alpina endurance challenge in record 29 days BBC
- 42-year-old woman set to become fastest person on earth for dangerous 2,000km trek — beating her male rivals New York Post
- Kiwi woman climbing 12 Everests in record-breaking run across the Alps The Times
- Christchurch runner chases fastest-ever time across Europe’s Alps The Press
- 2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps AOL.com
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