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Running for 80 hours without a break for sleep: Here's how many kilometers Dean Karnazes managed to cover in that time
28.07.2024 12:39
US ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes is the creator of an incredible movement.
He completed an 80-hour run, covering a huge distance.
The most interesting thing is that the American did not stop all this time.
Moreover, the man did not take breaks for sleep! Several nights turned out to be sleepless.
How many kilometers did Karnazes manage to run?
In 80 hours and 44 minutes of non-stop running, the American managed to cover 560 kilometers.
This incredible achievement was recorded in 2005.
Other achievements of Karnazes
The experienced and strong-willed ultramarathon runner has other sporting achievements to his credit.
So, in 2002, a man managed to run a marathon at the South Pole. The American experienced serious physical exertion at a temperature of -25 degrees. And the man did not use snowshoes!
Four years later, Karnazes set another unusual record - "50-50-50". He ran 50 marathons: one in each American state. The man did it in 50 days. Interesting fact: during this time, the American's weight decreased by only 500 grams.
In addition, the athlete has won many ultramarathons.
