The American ultrarunner credits patience and reduced carbohydrate intake to helping her smash the women's course record in the Spartathlon, the iconic 153-mile race from Athens to Sparta
Haruki Okayama from Japan and French runner Floriane Hot had their
hard work pay off at the International Association of Ultrarunners
100km World Championships in Berlin-Bernau, crossing the line first in
their respective men's and women's races to take the gold medal.