Hilde Dosogne completed her 366th consecutive marathon on December 31, 2024, breaking the world record for daily marathons by a woman. The 55-year-old Belgian ultra runner ran a total of 15,444 kilometers, raising around 60,000 euros for breast cancer research. Dosogne faced numerous challenges throughout the year, including illness, crashes, and injuries, but persevered to achieve this extraordinary feat.
GHENT, Belgium — Finally coming to a halt on Tuesday — the last day of 2024 — Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne felt she had done all to take the world record as the first woman to run a marathon every single day of the year.
“I’m glad it’s over,” she said after crossing the line on the final day, leaving the last crash of many behind her when she collided with a spectator during her closing run.On top of the reward for her perseverance in running at least 15,444 kilometers in a single year, the 55-year-old also raised some 60,000 euros in funds for breast cancer research.
Now comes the filing of GPS data, photo and video evidence and independent witness reports she had to collect daily to meet the requirements of theThe 55-year-old would join Hugo Farias, the Brazilian who holds the male record of 366 days, which he achieved in São Paulo, Brazil, on Aug. 28, 2023. Dosogne was able to do the majority of her marathons on a flat loop around a stretch of water, just outside the university town of Ghent, where a strong headwind could be her toughest competitor.
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