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Maddy Nutt shatters the women's course record at the Traka 560, completing the grueling 560km race in just over 24 hours. Her performance sets a new benchmark and showcases her potential in ultra-distance racing.
What follows reveals the extraordinary challenges she faced during this monumental ride.
Nutt, competing for Q36.5 Off Road Racing, burned an astonishing 15,000 calories while battling through various terrains, including a mentally daunting 60-kilometer stretch of flat gravel that tested her resolve. Despite her strong legs, she found herself counting down each kilometer, highlighting the psychological toll of the race.
Unlike the structured starts of shorter Traka events, the 560 allowed participants to begin at their discretion, complicating strategy. Some competitors opted for earlier starts to maximize daylight, adding to the race's unpredictability.
Nutt’s journey included three toilet stops and a fainting spell, yet she persevered, ultimately winning by nearly two and a half hours. Her debut victory not only cements her status in the ultra-cycling world but also raises the stakes for future competitors. The numbers behind her achievement illustrate the incredible demands of endurance racing and Nutt's remarkable capability to rise to the occasion.
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