‘Hardships never last’: Jenn Lichter’s path from Colombian orphanage to ultrarunning records
Summary
Jenn Lichter, originally from Colombia, won the Western States 100-mile ultramarathon in California, setting a new course record of 15 hours 28 minutes 5 seconds. She overcame a difficult childhood in Colombian orphanages before being adopted and learning English in the United States.Key Facts
- The Western States 100 is the oldest and most famous 100-mile race in the world, held in California.
- Jenn Lichter won the race on June 27 with a new record that beat the previous record by 88 seconds.
- The course includes 18,000 feet of climbing and very hot daytime temperatures.
- Lichter was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and lived in orphanages as a child after her father was killed and her mother struggled with addiction.
- She and her siblings were adopted together at age nine by a family in Wisconsin.
- Lichter had to learn English after moving to the U.S., using a bilingual nanny and labeled household items.
- She describes her early life as structured but finds freedom and small comforts in her new life very meaningful.
- Jenn says she always relies on herself to overcome challenges and believes hardships don't last forever.
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