Irish runners set North Pole marathon records

Two Irish runners have set records at this year’s North Pole marathon — one of the most challenging runs on the planet.

Irish runners set North Pole marathon records
Tue, 14 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Kelly O'Brien

Galway girl Tanj Donovan has become the youngest person to ever complete a half marathon on the Arctic ice cap, while fellow Galwegian Paul Grealish has now run more marathons at the pole than anyone else.

The UVU North Pole Marathon took place at the weekend, with 44 athletes pushing their bodies to the limit — running 42km in temperatures of -41C.

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