Ultrarunning
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From small town New Zealand to Mont Blanc: how ultrarunner Ruth Croft made history
Croft’s recent win the 174km Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc made her the first woman to take out the triple series …
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China bans extreme sports in wake of Gansu ultramarathon tragedy
Authorities crack down on sports including trail running and wingsuit flying ahead of centenary celebrationsCh…
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An ultramarathon ends in tragedy: runners describe horror of Gansu race
Twenty-one competitors died in the freezing Chinese mountains, raising major questions about safety in the spo…
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Shepherd hailed for saving six runners in deadly China ultramarathon
Zhu Keming rescued runners during cross-country mountain race in which 21 other competitors diedA shepherd has…
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China ultramarathon: inquiry launched after 21 runners die in cold weather
Race organisers accused of not heeding warnings after rain, hail, and gale-force winds forecast across Gansu p…