Paris becomes first woman to finish Barkley Marathons

A British runner has made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world’s hardest ultramarathons.

Jasmin Paris from Midlothian completed the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee with just one minute 39 seconds to spare of the 60-hour cut-off.

She was so exhausted she slumped to the ground after finishing the race which is inspired by a famous prison escape.

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The course, at Frozen Head State Park, changes every year but covers 100 miles involving 60,000ft of climb and descent – about twice the height of the Mount Everest.

Only 20 people have ever made it to the end of the race within the allotted 60 hours since it was extended to 100 miles in 1989.