[AMP-L] Amputee Runner Becomes First Female to Complete BTU Jungle Ultra

[Wayne Renardson]

via Trail Running Canada:

The Beyond the Ultimate (BTU) Jungle Ultra is a five-day stage race 
and one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world-so tough that 
only 50 people have ever completed it. This year, Norwegian runner 
Gabriella Mathisen was the first woman to cross the finish line, and 
was one of only six runners to make it to the end. Her time was   


The BTU Jungle Ultra covers 230 km of jungle terrain through Manu 
National Park in Peru. Set deep in the rainforest, runners battle 
mud, thick undergrowth, river crossings and altitude to make it to 
the finish line. Despite 300 attempts in the last eight years, very 
few manage to complete the entire course.  

The rest of the story, with photos, here:

https://tinyurl.com/2h9n8oaf

Wayne R.