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Marathon des Sables, or MdS, (French for Marathon of the Sands) [1] is a seven-day, about 257 km (160 mi) [2] ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage (2009) was 91 km (57 mi) long (2023 : 90.1 km).
Mohamad Ahansal (born January 1, 1973) is a Moroccan ultramarathon runner best known for his 5 wins of the Marathon des Sables and has taken part in it 19 times. [1] His first victory in this race came in 1995.
Her major claim to fame is winning the Marathon des Sables in 2015, winning each stage of the race. [2] [3] She repeated her win in 2017. The Marathon des Sables has been listed by Outside Magazine as one of the 9 toughest ultramarathons in the world. [4] In 2015, she participated in six races, winning all and setting new course records in four.
The Marathon des Sables 6-day stage race in Morocco and the Grand to Grand Ultra in the US are examples. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) organises the World Championships for various ultramarathon distances, including 50 kilometres (31 mi), 100 kilometres (62 mi), 24 hours, and ultra trail running , which are ...
Sabbe is a professional dentist. During his youth and student days, he mainly played football and tennis.In 2014 he ran his first marathon. Without any background in running he participated in the Coast to Coast-race in New Zealand consisting of a 36km trail run, 67km kayaking and 140km cycling.
Mauro Prosperi (born 13 July 1955) is an Italian former police officer and pentathlete, most notable for his nine-day disappearance and survival in the Sahara, whilst competing in the 1994 Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) in Morocco.
David Goggins (born February 17, 1975) is an American motivational speaker, author, and retired United States Navy SEAL.He is also an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker and the author of two memoirs, and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in sports. [5]
For the 2008 Marathon des Sables, the registration fee was €2550 before taxes. [ 3 ] As of 2013 [update] , Lahcen Ahansal from Morocco had won 10 titles, and his brother Mohammed Ahansal 5 titles.