Belgian ultrarunner breaks record for running the length of New Zealand

RNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 18 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Karel Sabbe has completed the 3000km Te Araroa trail in 31 days, 19 hours and 41 minutes. The Belgian runner broke the previous record by more than 17 and a half days while running from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 18 Feb 2025, 10:43am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 42 minutes
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