Summary
A British athlete named William Goodge set a new world record by running across Australia in 35 days. He started in Perth and finished in Bondi Beach, covering 3,800 kilometers (2,361 miles) and raising money for cancer charities.
Key Facts
- William Goodge is a British ultra-endurance athlete.
- He ran 3,800 kilometers (2,361 miles) across Australia from Perth to Bondi Beach.
- Goodge completed the journey in 35 days, breaking the previous record by four days.
- He ran about 100 kilometers (62 miles) each day, equivalent to two-and-a-half marathons.
- Goodge started running marathons after his mother died from cancer in 2018.
- His run aimed to raise funds for cancer charities in the UK, US, and Australia.
- The previous record was held by Chris Turnbull, completed in 39 days in 2023.
- Goodge ran across the United States from Los Angeles to New York in 55 days, holding another speed record.
