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James Mason Wins World's Deepest Marathon in Zinc Mine

4/17/2026

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James Mason, a long-distance runner, won the world's deepest marathon held in a Swedish zinc mine 1,120 meters below sea level in three hours and 17 minutes.
He trained after a decade away from competition with 54 runners from 18 countries.
Runners covered back and forth laps in a dark, humid tunnel, where monotony and silence replaced music.
All participants became Guinness World Record holders.

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Story summary

James Mason, a long-distance runner, won the world's deepest marathon held in a Swedish zinc mine 1,120 meters below sea level in three hours and 17 minutes.
He trained after a decade away from competition with 54 runners from 18 countries.
Runners covered back and forth laps in a dark, humid tunnel, where monotony and silence replaced music.
All participants became Guinness World Record holders.