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Lael Wilcox Sets World Record for Fastest Female Circumnavigation by Bike

The Alaskan cyclist completed her 18,125-mile journey in 108 days, surpassing the previous record by 16 days.

  • Lael Wilcox, 38, cycled through 21 countries on four continents, starting and ending in Chicago.
  • She beat the previous record of 124 days held by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham since 2018.
  • Wilcox's journey included significant challenges such as food poisoning and adverse weather conditions.
  • Her record attempt was documented through social media, a podcast, and a forthcoming documentary produced by her wife, Rugile Kaladyte.
  • Indian cyclist Vedangi Kulkarni is currently attempting to break Wilcox's newly set record.
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