Rhys Jenkins (runner)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Born | Cardiff, Wales |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Wales |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Ultramarathon |
Rhys Jenkins is a Welsh male ultramarathon runner. He held the record for the fastest completion of the Wales Coast Path, from Chester to Chepstow.[1] He is also a goodwill ambassador for the mental toughness fitness brand Rokman.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2015, he completed a run of 270 mile route across Death Valley in California, taking a total of 107 hours.[3]
On 10 August 2020, he completed the 870 mile (1400 km) route of the Wales Coast Path in 20 days 10 hours,[1] having started on 21 July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The previous record was held by James Harcombe of New Zealand who took 20 days, 12 hours and 55 minutes in 2017.[5] Jenkins' time was beaten by Alan Bateson in 2023.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Runner beats Wales Coast Path record". BBC News. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ "Rhys Jenkins to chase Wales Coast Path record". Trail Running. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ "Runner completes Death Valley ultra". BBC News. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ "Ultra-Runner Begins New Welsh Coast Record Attempt | News". Run247. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ Mcguigan, Mollie (20 July 2020). "Ultra runner attempts to break World Record on Welsh Coast Path". Runner's World. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ Fastest Known Time: Wales Coast Path.