Dharbhasana Lynn ... 1st Kiwi to Finish World's Longest Race
On 3rd August 2010 Aucklander, Dharbhasana Lynn 34, became the first New Zealander to finish the world's longest certified race - the Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race (5,000 km) in New York City.
Running up to 18 hours a day for 52 consecutive days and supported by family, friends and well-wishers, Dharbhasana 34, battled blistering 40+ degree celcius mid-summer heat and humidity, along with strained leg muscles, dehydration and fatigue, yet still averaged a remarkable 96 kilometres a day, to finish the world's toughest and most grueling ultra with just 4 hours remaining before the 52 day cut-off.
Over the years the extraordinary accomplishments by many of the participants have raised the bar of what is possible, and set new levels of achievement for all humanity to aspire to and transcend.
