Rimas Jakelaitis
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Lithuanian runner born in 1955. In 2000, Rimas astounded everyone with a world record
of 16 days 00 hours in the Sri Chinmoy 1300 mile race on Wards Island in New York, taking over 15 hours off the record as well as gaining the 2000 km world best.
In 2001 he set the Sri chinmoy 10 Day race course
record, running 901 miles for ten days, the second best total in history. In the process he passed 600 miles for six days, becoming only the 12th person all-time to ever do it. In 2000, Rimas astounded everyone with a world record of 16 days 00 hours in the 1300 miler, taking over 15 hours off the record as well as gaining the 2000 km world best.
He still holds the Lithuanian record for 100 km (7:20) and has run the marathon
in 2:35. Over the years he has won several shorter ultras in the New York area.
World record
A world record is usually the best global performance ever recorded and verified in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond...
of 16 days 00 hours in the Sri Chinmoy 1300 mile race on Wards Island in New York, taking over 15 hours off the record as well as gaining the 2000 km world best.
In 2001 he set the Sri chinmoy 10 Day race course
Race track
A race track is a purpose-built facility for racing of animals , automobiles, motorcycles or athletes. A race track may also feature grandstands or concourses. Some motorsport tracks are called speedways.A racetrack is a permanent facility or building...
record, running 901 miles for ten days, the second best total in history. In the process he passed 600 miles for six days, becoming only the 12th person all-time to ever do it. In 2000, Rimas astounded everyone with a world record of 16 days 00 hours in the 1300 miler, taking over 15 hours off the record as well as gaining the 2000 km world best.
- 1999 Six Day race 517 miles.
- 2000 Sri Chinmoy 1300 mile race 16 days 00:28:10
- 2001 Ten Day race 901 miles.
- 2002 Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile RaceSelf-Transcendence 3100 Mile RaceThe Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race is the world's longest certified footrace according to its organizers.This multiday race is hosted by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team and takes place in Queens, New York in the USA from June-August every year. The course is 3,100 miles long...
. 50 days 2 hours - 2004 Ten Day race 653 miles.
- 2006 Ten Day race 665 miles.
He still holds the Lithuanian record for 100 km (7:20) and has run the marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
in 2:35. Over the years he has won several shorter ultras in the New York area.