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Jasmin Paris Makes History as First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons

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Breaking barriers and beating the odds, Jasmin Paris conquers the impossible in the world of ultramarathons. 🏃♀️

Jasmin Paris has rewritten history by becoming the first woman ever to complete the gruelling Barkley Marathons, a challenging 100-mile event held in Tennessee. Paris, a British ultrarunner from Midlothian, crossed the finish line 99 seconds inside the 60-hour cut-off time, securing her place in the elite group of only five runners who conquered this year's Barkley challenge. The event, with its five punishing 20-mile loops across Frozen Head State Park, tested Paris's endurance and determination to the fullest.

This remarkable achievement comes after 38 years since the inception of the Barkley Marathons, highlighting the sheer determination and grit exhibited by Jasmin Paris. Her win represents a significant milestone in the history of ultrarunning, showcasing the unwavering spirit of women in extreme sports. Paris's historic feat has garnered global attention and admiration, inspiring a new generation of female athletes to push their limits and break barriers in the world of endurance sports.

From Scottish roots to international acclaim, Jasmin Paris's triumph at the Barkley Marathons sets a new standard for female ultrarunners worldwide. Her dedication and perseverance serve as a testament to the power of passion and hard work in achieving extraordinary goals. Paris's journey from starting line to finish line encapsulates the essence of pushing boundaries and overcoming obstacles, solidifying her as a trailblazer in the ultrarunning community.

As the world celebrates Jasmin Paris's groundbreaking victory, her name will forever be etched in the annals of ultramarathon history. The Barkley Marathons will now be remembered not only for its gruelling challenges but also as the stage where a woman shattered records and proved that limits are meant to be exceeded. Paris's triumph serves as an inspiration for all, demonstrating that with unwavering dedication and a relentless spirit, no goal is out of reach.

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Ultra runner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to finish the Barkley ... (Athletics Weekly)

British athlete finishes gruelling 100-mile event in Tennessee 99 seconds inside 60-hour cut-off time. Jasmin Paris has created history by becoming the ...

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Jasmin Paris first woman to complete gruelling Barkley Marathons ... (BBC News)

Jasmin Paris from Midlothian made history by finishing the gruelling 100-mile Barkley Marathons.

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Jasmin Paris completes Barkley Marathons, 1st woman to finish ... (ESPN)

Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, completing one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world with 99 seconds ...

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Jasmin Paris Wins Barkley Marathon 2024: Why It Took 38 Years for ... (EssentiallySports)

This year's race marked a significant milestone as British runner Jasmin Paris became the first woman in the event's 38-year history to complete the grueling ...

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British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman in HISTORY to ... (Daily Mail)

The 40-year-old athlete joined an elite group of five runners to complete this year's challenge, comprising five punishing 20-mile loops across Frozen Head ...

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British ultrarunner Paris becomes first woman to complete 100-mile ... (Sportstar)

Paris was one of five ultrarunners to complete the annual race held in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee that has seen no finishers in more than half the ...

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British runner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to finish Barkley ... (CNN)

British runner Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the legendary Barkley Marathons on Friday.

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Jasmin Paris: Scottish woman becomes first to complete Barkley ... (The National)

A SCOTTISH runner has made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's hardest ultramarathons.

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Jasmin Paris completes Barkley Marathons, 1st woman to finish ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, completing one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world with 99 seconds ...

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Jasmin Paris completes Barkley Marathons, 1st woman to finish ... (ESPN)

Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, completing one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world with 99 seconds ...

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Barkley Marathon: Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to finish ... (NationalWorld)

The 40-year-old joined an elite group of five runners who completed this year's event including Ihor Verys, John Kelly, Jared Campbell and Greig Hamilton. Each ...

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British ultrarunner Paris becomes first woman to complete 100-mile ... (Reuters)

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons 100-mile race on Friday, completing one of the most challenging ...

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Jasmin Paris takes ultrarunning mainstream after making Barkley ... (Run247.com)

Jasmin Paris is making headlines around the world after becoming the first ever woman to finish the infamous Barkley Marathons.

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British runner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to finish Barkley ... (Yahoo Sports)

Paris was one of five finishers in the 2024 edition of the Barkley Marathons, with Ukrainian Ihor Verys finishing first, American's John Kelly and Jared ...

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British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to complete ... (Sky Sports)

Britains Jasmin Paris makes history as the first woman to complete five loops of 20 miles in the Barkley Marathons 100-mile race, which has been going on ...

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Jasmin Paris Is First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons (The New York Times)

The Barkley Marathons, which features cryptic rules for entry, requires runners to complete 100 miles of rugged terrain in Tennessee under 60 hours.

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Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman Ever To Complete Barkley ... (The Trek)

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to complete the notorious Barkley Marathons on Friday, finishing the route with just 99 seconds ...

British ultrarunner, mom Jasmin Paris first woman to conquer ... (CGTN)

"The final minutes were so intense; after all that effort, it came down to a sprint uphill, with every fiber of my body screaming at me to stop," said ...

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Jasmin Paris on Barkley Marathons finale: “I thought I'll either pass ... (Run247.com)

Many have labelled it as the greatest ultrarunning achievement of all time. And adding to the magnitude and drama was the fact that it was so desperately close ...

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Breaking new boundaries: Jasmin in historic Barkley Marathons run ... (scottishathletics.org.uk)

Coverage by Athletics Weekly Scottish athlete Jasmin Paris has once again pushed the boundaries of women's running and ultra marathons. The mum from.

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British runner becomes first woman to finish grueling Barkley ... (WVLT.TV)

British runner ...

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Barkley Marathons runner Jasmin Paris describes moment she ... (BBC News)

Jasmin Paris made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's hardest ultramarathons.

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Greig Hamilton becomes first NZer to finish Barkley Marathons (Stuff.co.nz)

He became just the 19th finisher in the 38-year history of the famed event for ultra-distance runners. Ultra-distance runner Greig Hamilton has become the first ...

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