Jasmin Paris Interview | First Woman to Finish the Barkley Marathons

“I figured - I’ll either pass out or I’ll finish.”

Jasmin Paris recounts her final, gutsy, triumphant push up the Big Cove campground road to the Frozen Head gate to finish under 60 hours and make history at the 2024 Barkley Marathons.

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[samholder]

this event deserves a fully produced doc each year

[JohnSmith-rxuv]

"I had to come back three times. I believed that it was possible"

This one hit home <3

[leonoraa]

Thank YOU! For making history and showing us that nothing is impossible! You inspired me to dream bigger, to be better, to train harder! Thank YOU!

[stwhite]

Jasmin you are incredible. Such an unbelievable achievement.

[montybrewster]

What an absolutely stunning achievement by jasmin. I watched the 'Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young' film after reading she'd done this & am now even more in awe. What a legend.

[noone-ldpt]

What an incredible achievement. Literal tears in my eyes watching this interview, and I full on bawled watching her finish. She is an absolute warrior paving the way and showing the world what is truly possible!

[echouk]

Sometimes we need reminding that things that seem impossible only seem so until someone achieves them.
And when someone achieves, even in an unfamiliar field, it can intrigue, it can instruct, it can inspire.
Jasmin Paris, thankyou for the reminder.

[simonbrisebois]

Wow ...wow ...wow . An inspiration. An incredible athlete . The baddest woman alive ! You deserve it all!

[kevinrandall]

Wow, what dedication. THE best performance in ultrarunning history. Jasmin is simply now a legend. Many thanks for showing us what athletes can do when pushed to the absolute edge - incredible.

[peterburnett]

Congratulations Jasmin, from Pete. I remember you when we used to go hiking in the OAC club at Liverpool Uni. A truly amazing achievement.

[GEORGR]

Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations, Jasmin!

[TylerGarmanp]

Awesome you got to be there and experience this in person. Thanks for sharing the inspiration the #smalleuropeanwoman brings to everyone!

[brettandrewclarke]

Damn she is impressive. Incredible effort.

[herbiegobananas]

What an absolute legend she is. Inspirational

[runningforviews]

Absolutely incredible! Well done Jasmin!

[christopherrahilly]

Simply an unbelievable achievement. Congrats on an amazing race.

[MaudSTL]

Congratulations, Jasmin. You are an inspiration!

[alexandereast]

This is something I didn’t think could be done. Absolutely mind bending accomplishment

[stevenmclaren]

Superwoman effort. She is an inspiration to all people. What an incredible achievement. So, so proud of her. She deserves an open top bus parade through Edinburgh, my home city.