Ultrarunner Phil Gore Drains 500ml of Pus from Leg After Record Run — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: William Buck; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Australian ultrarunner Phil Gore, who recently completed a 152-hour solo run, is hospitalized after 500ml of pus was drained from his left thigh. Gore, who ran over 1,000km, sought medical attention for persistent pain. Initially thought to be a haematoma, the swelling turned out to be an infection.
Gore underwent a procedure at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, where a 12cm incision was made to drain the pus. He remains in the hospital for observation. Gore expressed gratitude for the medical staff and apologized to supporters for delayed responses. Despite the setback, Gore's run raised nearly $300,000 for medical research. Read more trail coverage.
Gore, the Backyard Ultra World Champion, attempted a solo backyard ultra, running one 6.7km lap per hour for a week. He fell short of his goal but set a new personal record. Gore discovered the onset of his leg pain during lap 104 but continued for another two days. Related: Phil Gore Hospitalized Again After Six-Day Run.
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Australian runner Phil Gore faces infection after completing a 152-hour solo ultramarathon. Australian ultrarunner Phil Gore, who recently completed a 152-hour solo run, is hospitalized after 500ml of pus was drained from his left thigh. Gore, who ran over 1,000km, sought medical attention for persistent pain. Initially thought to be a haematoma, the swelling turned out to be an infection.
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Runner World published this brief on September 17, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated September 17, 2026.
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