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In a historic event, three women claimed the top three positions in the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra in Derbyshire. This marks the first time an all-female podium has been achieved in a UK ultra-marathon.
The 40-hour race, held at Hardwick Estate, saw Becky Atkinson from west Wales win, completing 40 hours and 166.4 miles. Hayley Wilson and Hollie Jones secured second and third place, respectively. Read more racing coverage.
The event, which involves running a 4.16-mile course every hour, featured 141 competitors, with 21% being women. Organizers noted the significance of this achievement, highlighting the unique challenges of the course. Related: Kenya to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.
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Three women secured the top three spots in the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra. In a historic event, three women claimed the top three positions in the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra in Derbyshire. This marks the first time an all-female podium has been achieved in a UK ultra-marathon.
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Runner World published this brief on September 16, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 16, 2026.
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