Ihor Verys of Chilliwack became the first Canadian to both finish and win one of the world’s toughest marathons on Friday (March 22).
Verys finished the five-lap 100-mile race in 58 hours 44 minutes and 59 seconds.
“It’s tough, it’s gnarly, it’s hard… but that’s what ultra runners love,” Verys said via Instagram. “We’re in it to challenge ourselves and I think Barkley delivers it more than any other race out there.
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