Historic first participation for the National Team in the Backyard Ultra World Championship
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A significant sporting moment took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Greece. The national long-distance running team (Team Greece) participated for the first time in the Backyard Ultra World Championship, representing our country in a particularly demanding event.
The race was hosted in Argostoli, Kefalonia, as part of the "Kefalonia Backyard Ultra." It is an endurance race with very specific rules, where athletes must complete a 6.7-kilometer route every hour, continuing until only one runner remains.
This event is part of a global network of races held simultaneously in many countries around the world. The Greek team prepared intensively to meet the high demands of the championship, testing the limits of its athletes' endurance and mental strength.
Greece's participation in this championship marks an important step for the field of ultramarathons in our country. The organizers emphasized that the choice of Argostoli as the base for the national effort highlighted the region's potential for hosting major sporting events.
The conclusion of the race leaves a positive impression for the future of the sport in Greece. The national team athletes proved that our country can be a protagonist in international endurance events, delivering a commendable performance in their first official appearance in the competition.
Sources: iRunmag
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