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Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman to Finish World's Hardest Race

British runner makes history at Barkley Marathons

Hallucinations and no sleep: Jasmin Paris on her historic ultramarathon

Jasmin Paris has made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's hardest ultramarathons, the Barkley Marathons. The 36-year-old British runner completed the 100-mile (160km) race in Tennessee in 60 hours and 46 minutes, just 99 seconds before the cut-off time.

The Barkley Marathons is known as one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world, with a 99% failure rate. The course is through the rugged terrain of Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, and runners must complete five loops of the course within 60 hours.

Paris's victory is a major milestone for women's ultramarathon running. She is the first woman to ever finish the Barkley Marathons, and her time is the fastest ever recorded by a woman.

In an interview after the race, Paris said that she had to overcome hallucinations and sleep deprivation to complete the course. She said that at one point, she saw a group of people standing in the woods, but when she ran towards them, they disappeared.

Despite the challenges, Paris said that she was determined to finish the race. She said that she wanted to show other women that anything is possible if they set their minds to it.

Paris's victory is a powerful reminder that women are just as capable as men of achieving great things. Her story is an inspiration to all who dream of pushing their limits and achieving their goals.