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55-Year-Old Ultrarunner Makes History with Daily Marathons

1/1/2025

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At 55, Belgian ultrarunner Hilde Dosogne made history by completing a marathon every day in 2024, becoming the first woman to do so. Overcoming injuries and illness, she ran an astonishing 15,444 kilometers, raising around 60,000 euros for breast cancer research. Her journey culminated in a profound sense of relief and accomplishment.

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At 55, Belgian ultrarunner Hilde Dosogne made history by completing a marathon every day in 2024, becoming the first woman to do so. Overcoming injuries and illness, she ran an astonishing 15,444 kilometers, raising around 60,000 euros for breast cancer research. Her journey culminated in a profound sense of relief and accomplishment.