Matthieu Bonne: New World Record in Ultra Running
Matthieu Bonne Breaks New Ground
On Wednesday, the athlete Matthieu Bonne established a new world record for a six-day running event on track during the ultra 6 Days Race held in Hungary. In an impressive 144 hours, Matthieu Bonne covered a staggering distance of 1,046 kilometers, surpassing the previous record set by Greek athlete Yiannis Kouros by more than nine kilometers.
Previous Attempts and Achievements
Earlier this year, Matthieu Bonne attempted to break this record in Merelbeke but had to withdraw due to health issues. Now, he holds three world records, highlighting his exceptional talents in endurance sports. In addition to this latest accomplishment, Matthieu Bonne has previously set records in cycling with over 3,619 kilometers in seven days and in swimming with an astounding 131 kilometers in open water.
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