or half …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1UvxxYIv3U
We trust the training is going well Chris
That was 1982 Julie Moss vs Kathleen McCarthy. It was the finish of the Ironman world championships in Hawaii.
They had already completed a 2.4m swim and a 112 mile bike ride prior to the marathon.
It’s legendary in the sport.
Not as legendary as these two though…
Actually it was Sian Welch and Wendy Ingraham, 1997.
I only know that because it was shown in the Al Murray programme about his funniest year (1997), which I recorded from the TV a few weeks ago and finally got round to watching last night!
you’re right. i just strolled across the line when i did one (about 3 hours slower admittedly).