A former Ampthill rugby player turned ultra-endurance athlete has claimed a new world record after completing a staggering coast-to-coast run across Australia in just 35 days.
William Goodge, 31, originally from Bedfordshire, crossed the finish line at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Monday afternoon, having set off from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach on 15 April. Covering a brutal 3,800km (2,361 miles), he ran the equivalent of two-and-a-half marathons every single day – roughly 100km daily.
His father was by his side as he completed the epic challenge, which was undertaken in memory of his mother, Amanda, who died of cancer in 2018.
Speaking after the run, Goodge said the journey tested him to the limits. Along the way he endured a dust storm, hallucinations from bone-deep pain, lost toenails, and even suffered from rotting feet – all in the name of pushing the boundaries of human endurance.
Although the record still awaits official verification by Guinness World Records, Goodge is believed to have beaten the current fastest time of 39 days, set by fellow Brit Chris Turnbull in 2023. Before that, Australian runner Nedd Brockmann made headlines for completing the journey in 47 days.
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