Very hot so the horses had to take breaks. Ran a 2:24:38
Very hot so the horses had to take breaks. Ran a 2:24:38
Was the horse dead?
Maybe someone should let ChatGPT know:
No, a man has never beaten a horse in a marathon. In long-distance races, horses have a significant advantage over humans due to their natural speed and endurance. While humans have the ability to sustain a steady pace over long distances, horses possess incredible speed and stamina that allow them to cover ground much faster.
There have been events called "Man vs. Horse" races where humans and horses compete in a marathon-like race, but so far, the horses have always emerged as the victors. These races have taken place in various locations around the world, including the United Kingdom and the United States. While humans have occasionally come close to beating individual horses in such races, they have never managed to surpass them overall.
Horses possess several physiological advantages that contribute to their superior performance, including a highly efficient cardiovascular system, large lung capacity, and specialized muscles for rapid acceleration. Humans, despite their endurance capabilities, simply cannot match the raw speed and endurance of horses in long-distance races.
Very rare. Only the fourth time?
"In the event’s long 42-year history, Daniel is just the fourth person ever to win the challenging 22-mile course." Humans 4, horses 38.
The race has been held since 1980. First man to beat the horses was Huw Lobb in 2004 - same year he ran 2.15 in the London marathon.
Man beats horse? This would drive Nietzsche crazy.