Rachel Entrekin becomes first woman to win Cocodona 250 ultramarathon – and pets dogs along the way
Summary
Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon, becoming the first woman to finish first overall. She set a new record time of 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds, beating elite men and women on a difficult 253-mile course in Arizona.Key Facts
- Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds.
- She was the first woman to win the race overall, not just the women's category.
- The race covers 253 miles with nearly 39,000 feet of climbing in desert conditions.
- Entrekin took short naps during the race, sleeping only a few minutes at a time.
- She was supported by a crew of six people, including her parents.
- Entrekin started running seriously in 2012 while studying exercise science and earned a doctorate in 2016.
- The race was marked by the death of a runner from a medical emergency, and the event continued to honor that runner’s memory.
- Entrekin stopped along the way to pet dogs, showing moments of rest and enjoyment during the tough race.
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