Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: World's coldest Marathon held last Monday 14th Apr 2014

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

World's coldest Marathon held last Monday 14th Apr 2014


The world's coldest marathon was held at Russia's Barneo ice station at the geographic North Pole last Monday the 14th of April 2014. The 26.2-mile (42.2km) race, in temperatures as low as -30C attracted 47 competitors from 20 countries. American Mike Wardian was first home in four hours, seven minutes and 40 seconds. Germany's Anne-Marie Flammersfeld won the women's event in a time of 4:52.45.

Video report from the BBC...

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