Sophie Power (born 1982) is a British ultrarunner.[1][2]
 Power in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Great Britain |
| Sport | ultrarunning |
In 2023, Power ran her 24 hour personal best of 235.739 km (146.481 mi) in Crawley.[2] Later that year, she represented Great Britain in the IAU 24 Hour World Championship in Taipei, where she ran 227 km (141 mi).[3][4]
In 2018, a picture of Power went viral: breastfeeding her baby whilst participating in the 171 km (106 mi) Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.[5][6][7] This led to her setting up SheRACES, helping races be more inclusive to female athletes.[8] For example, SheRACES convinced London Marathon to allow pregnancy deferrals.[9] After her third child was born, Power made a documentary with Hoka about returning to running postpartum.[10]
In 2024, Power ran the length of Ireland – 347 miles (558 km) from Malin Head to Mizen Head – in a record time of 3 days 12 hours 8 minutes.[11][12][13]
Power is a Trustee of the Charity Women in Sport.[14] She writes for magazines including Runner's World.[15]
References
edit- ^ Adharanand Finn (18 July 2024). "Episode 39: Interview with ultra runner Sophie Power". The Way of the Runner (Podcast).
- ^ a b "Power, Sophie". Deutsche Ultramarathon-Vereinigung.
- ^ "IAU 24h WC Taipei (WMA) (TPE)". Deutsche Ultramarathon-Vereinigung. 1 December 2023.
- ^ "24 HOUR ATHLETES SET FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHINESE TAIPEI". British Athletics. 29 November 2023.
- ^ Doward, Jamie (16 September 2018). "I'm glad I started a debate, says athlete who breastfed on ultra-marathon". The Observer.
- ^ "'Why I breastfed during 103-mile race'". BBC News. 18 September 2018.
- ^ "ABOUT ME". Sophie Power.
- ^ "About". SheRACES.
- ^ Power, Sophie (3 October 2021). "London Marathon battle proves equality for sporting mums is still in the distance". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "SOPHIE POWER: THE JOURNEY FROM PREGNANCY TO PERFORMANCE". Hoka.
- ^ "Fastest crossing of Ireland on foot (female)". Guinness World Records. 31 May 2024.
- ^ Boswell, Rachel; Bozon, Jenny (4 June 2024). "Sophie Power becomes the fastest woman to run the length of Ireland". Runner's World.
- ^ "Challenges". Sophie Power.
- ^ "Our Governance". Women in Sport. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Power, Sophie (9 April 2024). "Are women better endurance athletes than men?". Runner's World.
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