Sophie Woods
United StatesathleteFemaleb. 19819.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Sophie Woods is a New Zealand ultrarunner known for her extraordinary endurance and resilience. Recently, she made headlines by setting a new record for the Via Alpina, completing a challenging 1,240-mile journey across eight European countries in just 29 days, breaking both the men's and women's records. Woods’ achievement showcases her exceptional athleticism and determination, as she faced extreme weather conditions and physically demanding terrain throughout her journey.
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Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in a record time of 28 days.
Sophie Woods läuft die Via Alpina in Rekordzeit von 28 Tagen
Switzerland· 2026-08-08
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods from New Zealand ran 2,000 km across eight countries in just 29 days to break the record for completing the 'Via Alpina' trail.
Вудс постави светски рекорд откако најбрзо ги помина Алпите
North Macedonia· 2026-08-05
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods ran 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina.
Sophie Woods completes Via Alpina endurance challenge in record 29 days
United Kingdom· 2026-08-03
Sophie Woods set a new record on the Via Alpina trail by running 2,000 kilometers in 29 days.
Novozelandka se je v 29 dneh peš povzpela za neverjetnih 109.613 metrov
Slovenia· 2026-08-03Sophie Woods ran 1,240 miles across eight countries to conquer one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges – breaking both the men’s and women’s time records.
Ultrarunner Sophie Woods sets new record for Via Alpina, crossing 8 European countries in 29 daysUnited States· 2026-08-03