Arun Bhardwaj

Arun Bhardwaj
Born 24 February 1969
India

Arun Bhardwaj (born 24 February 1969) is an ultramarathon runner from New Delhi, India. He is one of the first internationally acclaimed endurance racers from India. In 2009, he won the 567 km George Archer 6 day race in South Africa and received international recognition for the same.[1] In December 2010, he ran 186.4 kilometres (115.8 mi) in 24 hours in Kolkata, India and thus beat his previous best of running 177 km in 24 hours.[2]

Badwater Ultramarathon 2011 participation

After completing the George Archer 6 day race in South Africa, he was invited to race in the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, California, USA, which has been deemed by National Geographic as the toughest organised race in the world.[3] He participated in the 34th edition of the Badwater Ultramarathon between July 11 and July 13. On July 13, he completed the race in his first attempt with a time of 41 hours 6 minutes and 1 second.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Baap of all Marathon". www.indiansportsnews.com. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
  2. ↑ "200 km warm for America race". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
  3. ↑ "The ADVENTURE Top Ten: Toughest Races". National Geographic. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
  4. ↑ "2011 Badwater Ultramarathon Results". Badwater Ultramarathon website. Retrieved 2011-07-14.

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