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William Goodge Completes Record-Breaking 3,800km Run Across Australia in 35 Days

The British ultra-endurance athlete honors his late mother while raising over $20,000 for cancer charities, pending Guinness World Records verification.

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

  • William Goodge ran from Perth to Sydney, completing the 3,800km journey in 35 days and breaking the previous record by four days.
  • The 31-year-old averaged over 100km a day, enduring severe physical challenges such as torn Achilles, rotting toes, and insomnia-induced hallucinations.
  • Goodge dedicated the run to his late mother, Amanda, who passed away from cancer in 2018, raising funds for the Cancer Council of Australia in her memory.
  • Advanced tracking technology, including a Coros Vertix 2S watch and a Garmin InReach Mini 2 communicator, documented his journey for Guinness World Records validation.
  • While celebrating his achievement, Goodge and his team are addressing online criticism related to alleged anomalies in his tracking data.