Difference between revisions of "Dr. Hilary Walker"
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===Running Career=== | ===Running Career=== | ||
Hilary was the first lady to go under 15 hours for both the 100 mile road and track, both in 1988. Now age 51, Hilary is still running, and has completed over 130 marathons, 130 ultramarathons on road/track. | Hilary was the first lady to go under 15 hours for both the 100 mile road and track, both in 1988. Now age 51, Hilary is still running, and has completed over 130 marathons, 130 ultramarathons on road/track. | ||
| − | In 1988 Hilaryr broke the 48 hour world best with 227 miles. | + | In 1988 Hilaryr broke the 48 hour world best with 227 miles and at one point she held World’s Best Performances at 100 miles, 200 miles, 24 hours and 48 hours. |
===Administrative Activity=== | ===Administrative Activity=== | ||
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===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
*[http://www.ultralegends.com/chasing-ultrarunnings-lady-pioneers-2/ Hilary Walker profile] | *[http://www.ultralegends.com/chasing-ultrarunnings-lady-pioneers-2/ Hilary Walker profile] | ||
| + | *[http://www.silvergreysportsclub.com/index.php/silver-greys/ultra-distance-running/24-hilary-walker.html Hilary Walker article] | ||
[[Category:UK Ultrarunner]] | [[Category:UK Ultrarunner]] | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 13 September 2012
Hilary Walker (born 1954) is a British female ultrarunning pioneer, has held multiple world records.
Running Career
Hilary was the first lady to go under 15 hours for both the 100 mile road and track, both in 1988. Now age 51, Hilary is still running, and has completed over 130 marathons, 130 ultramarathons on road/track. In 1988 Hilaryr broke the 48 hour world best with 227 miles and at one point she held World’s Best Performances at 100 miles, 200 miles, 24 hours and 48 hours.
Administrative Activity
Hilary is the first female council member of IAU and is currently the General Secretary of the IAU.
