Bob Becker has set a record as the oldest person to finish the Badwater 135 ultramarathon, completing it at age 80. The race spans 135 miles through extreme conditions in Death Valley, requiring participants to finish within 48 hours. Becker previously completed the race multiple times and had aimed to overcome his near miss in 2022. His successful completion this year was aided by a strong crew and skilled coaches who supported him throughout the race, leading to a finish with three hours to spare.
Bob Becker, an 80-year-old runner from Fort Lauderdale, completed the Badwater 135, making him the oldest person to finish this extreme ultramarathon.
In 2022, Becker fell just 17 minutes short of the 48-hour cutoff, but this year he finished the race with three hours to spare.
He credited his coaches, including seasoned ultramarathoners Lisa Smith-Batchen and Marshall Ulrich, with helping him achieve this remarkable accomplishment.
Becker expressed profound gratitude towards his crew, stating it was the most amazing team he has had in his 20 years of ultramarathoning.
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