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Vernon Ultra Athlete Beats Her Own World Record by 14 Hours
- Canadian ultra athlete Shanda Hill from Vernon finished first among women at the Bretzel Ultra Deca Triathlon in Colmar, France, on July 1, 2025.
- On Canada Day, Hill set a new world record by completing the ultra triathlon in just over 225 hours, surpassing her previous best time achieved in Brazil by more than 14 hours.
- During the race, she swam 38 kilometers, biked 1,800 kilometers, ran 422 kilometers, and endured a severe ankle laceration requiring stitches while biking, finishing second overall behind France's Goulwenn Tristant.
- A Facebook post praised Hill as 'an inspiration' who continues to get faster and stronger despite heat and pain during the event.
- Hill will participate in another Deca event in Poland within the next fortnight, with backing from sponsors such as The Starting Block and Rancho Vignola.
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Fabio Spiteri Conquers 2,260km Ultra Triathlon And Smashes National Record
Maltese ultra-athlete Fabio Spiteri completed a major endurance challenge, finishing in second place at the Bretzel Ultra Deco Triathlon in Colmar, France. Fabio swam 38km, biked 1,800km and ran 422km, for a total of 2,260km – ten times the length of a traditional Ironman race. He completed it in 233 hours, 10 minutes and 25 seconds, placing him second overall, behind only France’s Goulwenn Tristant. Fabio also smashed his own national record th…
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