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The Westfield's Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon took place between 1983 and 1991 and the first race was won by [[Cliff Young]].
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The '''Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon''' was an annual ultra-marathon foot race held between 1983 and 1991. The 875 kilometre (544 miles), five-day event was regarded as one of the toughest in the world. It was particularly notable for having been won in 1983 by an almost unknown, 61-year old potato farmer [[Cliff Young]]. The final running of the event included prizemoney ($60,000 for first place), a handicapping system and a change to the course. It ceased being held when the major sponsor, Westfield Group, withdrew its support.
 
 
  
 
===Report===
 
===Report===
*[http://www.coolrunning.com.au/ultra/1991001.shtml ] 1983-1991 Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Experiences] by [[Kevin Cassidy]]
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*[http://www.coolrunning.com.au/ultra/1991001.shtml 1983-1991 Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Experiences] by [[Kevin Cassidy]]
  
 
===Phil Essams Book===
 
===Phil Essams Book===
 
Available as a free download in Adobe-PDF format [849kb]
 
Available as a free download in Adobe-PDF format [849kb]
 
*[http://coolrunning.com.au/ultra/westfieldbook-v2.pdf "I have finally found my hero"]
 
*[http://coolrunning.com.au/ultra/westfieldbook-v2.pdf "I have finally found my hero"]
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[[Category:Point to Point Races]]
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[[Category:Australian Ultramarathons]]
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[[Category:Discontinued Races]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 25 July 2011

The Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon was an annual ultra-marathon foot race held between 1983 and 1991. The 875 kilometre (544 miles), five-day event was regarded as one of the toughest in the world. It was particularly notable for having been won in 1983 by an almost unknown, 61-year old potato farmer Cliff Young. The final running of the event included prizemoney ($60,000 for first place), a handicapping system and a change to the course. It ceased being held when the major sponsor, Westfield Group, withdrew its support.

Report

Phil Essams Book

Available as a free download in Adobe-PDF format [849kb]