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Racing the Planet comes to the Kimberley

Imagine running 250 kilometres across some of the most ruggedly beautiful landscapes in the world. It's hot and humid. You have to climb over rocky ridges and swim across swollen rivers. There's a good...

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Aussie running legend trains Kununurra teenager for the New York marathon

Robert de Castella is guiding Kununurra teenager, Joseph Davies, to compete in International marathons.

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Indigenous runners get set for Dili Marathon

A group of Indigenous runners are heading off to compete in East Timor ahead of a tilt at the famous New York Marathon later in the year. Running great Robert de Castella is helping mentor the...

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Running the New York Marathon

It's the run of a lifetime for a young man from Kununurra. Kununurra teenager Joseph Davies is well known for his athletic ability on the footy field - outrunning the opposition in a dash towards goal...

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Burns victim fights for life

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Marathon runners burned in bushfire

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Marathon rehabilitation ahead for Kimberley burns victim Turia Pitt

Two months after being severely burnt by bushfire during an ultra-marathon in the East Kimberley, Turia Pitt is out of immediate danger. She now faces two years of rehabilitation. But her father says...

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Partial amputation for Kimberley ultramarathon bushfire survivor, but no...

Ultramarathon enthusiast, Kate Sanderson, is about to lose part of her foot following her horrific burns after being trapped in an East Kimberley gorge by bushfire during September's 100 kilometre...

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Injured Kimberley marathon runner speaks out

A woman, who was badly burned in a bushfire while competing in an ultra-marathon in Western Australia's Kimberley region, has spoken of her ordeal for the first time.

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Calls made for ultramarathon bushfire inquiry

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Kimberley woman conquers Boston Marathon

An Indigenous woman from the Kimberley region in Western Australia has conquered the famous Boston Marathon.

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Inquiry looks into ultra-marathon safety

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Committee takes evidence on ultra-marathon disaster

People who were burned during a marathon in Western Australia last year have talked about their long wait for emergency care. They've given evidence to a parliamentary committee in Perth, which is...

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Kimberley ultra-marathon organiser gives evidence

The founder of the company behind last year's ultra-marathon in Western Australia has said she was shocked and upset over the horrific injuries suffered by competitors. The Hong Kong-based chief...

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Tourism WA admits failed risk management

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Ultramarathon inquiry told no minimum standard

The Tourism Council of WA has told a parliamentary inquiry there should be a minimum standard of accreditation across all government-supported events.

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RacingThePlanet threatens legal cross claims

The organisers of the Kimberley Ultramarathon have threatened to sue authorities and agencies in Western Australia over last year's tragic race. Two women suffered serious burns after a bushfire swept...

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Indigenous marathon veteran wishes for teammates in Boston to be safe

Teagan Pigram ran in the Boston Marathon last year and has teammates in this year's event rocked by two explosions.

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Burns have not dampened the spirit of Kate Sanderson

"I just don't want to be seen as that girl in the fire," says ultramarathon runner Kate Sanderson. "I want to move on"

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Indigenous runners overcome personal and physical challenges on their way to...

Nine Indigenous runners head to New York Marathon tomorrow after overcoming huge personal and physical challenges to take part.

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Broome runner Adrian Dodson-Shaw to become first Indigenous Australian to...

Broome marathon runner Adrian Dodson-Shaw will become the first Indigenous Australian to tackle the North Pole Marathon - one of the of world's most gruelling challenges.

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Kimberley marathon runner meets Santa and dodges polar bears at North Pole

Broome marathon runner Adrian Dodson-Shaw braved minus 60 temperatures and polar bears to run the North Pole Marathon

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