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William Goodge: British man breaks record for fastest run across Australia

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William Goodge , 31 , ran the equivalent of two-and-a-half marathons every day in 35 days .

He started the 3,800km ( 2,361 miles ) run from Cottesloe Beach in Perth on 15 April .

The previous world record for running across Australia was held by Chris Turnbull , who managed the feat in 39 days in 2023 .

Goodge said the run was "like a revolving nightmare that wouldn't end".

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