Famous Maldivian runner Ahmed Athif has successfully completed the North Downs Way 100-mile ultramarathon in UK, held by Centurion Running.
Athif completed the marathon, reaching 102.9 miles in 29 hours and 46 minutes, just 14 minutes before the 30-hour duration given to complete the marathon
This is the first time a Maldivian completed such a difficult marathon.
The 100 miles (160 km) is equal to about 25 rounds around Male’ city. But, unlike the paved, even roads of the city, North Downs Way National Trail is a difficult one that passes through hills, water, jungles, etc.
Athif was selected for the North Downs Way 100 due to his recent ultramarathon in Male’. He ran around Male’ for 24 hours completing 145 km.
Athif’s coach and former number one runner in Maldives, Nasir Ismail, said he ran the marathon before he could fully recover an injury, which shows his dedication.