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2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
BBC Sport Sunday 02 August 2026, 12:37 UTC 1 min read
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Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.

Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
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