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William Goodge Sets Record for Fastest Run Across Australia

The British ultra-endurance athlete completed the 3800km journey from Perth to Sydney in 35 days, raising over $20,000 for cancer research in honor of his late mother.

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William Goodge is waiting for his new world record to be confirmed
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Overview

  • William Goodge broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest run across Australia, completing the journey in 35 days and surpassing the previous record by four days.
  • The 31-year-old averaged over 100 kilometers per day, running from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney.
  • Goodge dedicated the run to his mother, Amanda, who passed away from cancer in 2018, raising more than $20,000 for the Cancer Council of Australia.
  • The grueling journey involved extreme physical challenges, including a torn Achilles tendon, severe bone pain, insomnia, and hallucinations.
  • Hundreds of supporters joined Goodge for the final kilometers of his run, celebrating his achievement at Bondi Beach with a crowd of well-wishers.