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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 39 MIN

How women are breaking records in ultramarathons

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Rachel Entrekin just won one of the hardest ultramarathon races in the world. She ran 253 miles across Arizona, breaking the previous course record by more than two hours. But she's no outlier. At ultra-distances, more and more women are taking the crown. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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