Sydney To Melbourne Marathon. What’s next for the Sydney Marathon? Tempo The Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultra-Marathon was made famous by a most unlikely hero in 1983 A 63-year old potato farmer, Cliff Young - who trained in gumboots - shuffled his way down the Hume Highway to blitz the field and win the inaugural event.
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The enduring legend of Cliff Young, the farmer who became an accidental hero when he shuffled his way to victory in the 1983 Sydney to Melbourne ultramarathon. He ran the race at a very respectable 64 minutes and was interviewed by the media
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These athletes, usually in their twenties or thirties, were backed by sporting goods manufacturers and equipped with the latest and greatest. An Australian potato farmer from Beech Forest, Victoria, Cliff Young won the 544-mile Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon in 1983 at the age of 61. It was sponsored by the Westfield Group, with the start being at Westfield Parramatta shopping centre and the finish at Westfield Doncaster shopping centre (formerly known as "Doncaster Shoppingtown").The event was the brainchild of Martin "Alby" Noonan, a keen and talented.
Marathons in Australia Best runs 2023, where and when. His unique style and humble spirit inspired a nation, proving ordinary people can achieve extraordinary feats. These athletes, usually in their twenties or thirties, were backed by sporting goods manufacturers and equipped with the latest and greatest.
Melbourne Marathon 2022 photo mega gallery Herald Sun. It was sponsored by the Westfield Group, with the start being at Westfield Parramatta shopping centre and the finish at Westfield Doncaster shopping centre (formerly known as "Doncaster Shoppingtown"). Most now go without sleep, putting their stamina to the test by running all day and all night.