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Today at the Biotropica Backyard Ultra both the male and female world records were challenged subject to ratification. The female record of 95 laps, held by the UK’s Sarah Perry , was improved by 1 lap by Vera Chekalina. The male record was contested by 3 athletes, breaking Phil Gore’s record of 119 laps. Ivan Zaborsky, who was the favourite, stopped at 121 …
Source: IOM Athletics Association
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