Rhys Jenkins is a Welsh male ultramarathon runner. He holds 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]

Rhys Jenkins
Personal information
NationalityWelsh
BornCardiff, Wales
Sport
Country Wales
SportAthletics
EventUltramarathon

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Runner beats Wales Coast Path record". BBC News. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Rhys Jenkins to chase Wales Coast Path record". Trail Running. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Runner completes Death Valley ultra". BBC News. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Ultra-Runner Begins New Welsh Coast Record Attempt | News". Run247. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  5. ^ Mcguigan, Mollie (20 July 2020). "Ultra runner attempts to break World Record on Welsh Coast Path". Runner's World. Retrieved 11 August 2020.