British runner Jasmin Karina Paris was born in November 1983 and has achieved notable success in fell racing and ultrarunning. She is the first woman to successfully complete the Barkley Marathons, and she has established records in the Bob Graham Round and the Ramsay Round. Let’s delve into her inspiring journey.
Jasmin Paris Early Life and Background
Jasmin Paris was raised in the scenic Peak District after being born in Manchester. She continued her education at the University of Liverpool after attending Manchester High School for Girls. Her love for outdoor activities was discovered while she was a student, yet she didn’t begin running until after she graduated in 2008.
Fell Running Success
Paris was particularly strong in longer fell races; he won the Three Peaks Race, the Ennerdale Horseshoe, Wasdale, Borrowdale, Langdale, and the Isle of Jura. Her successes carried over into the Lakeland Classics Trophy competition. She won the Scottish Hill Running Championships in 2014 and 2015, and she was the clear winner of the British Fell Running Championships in both 2015 and 2018.
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Transition to Ultra Distance Running
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— Jasmin Paris (@JasminKParis) April 22, 2022
Jasmin Paris started to gain notoriety in ultra distance running in 2015. She finished fourth overall in the Fellsman, setting a new women’s record with 11 hours and 9 minutes. She made an impression later that year when she placed second overall and first among women in the demanding five-day Dragon’s Back Race in Wales.
Jasmin Paris Record-Breaking Rounds
The most noteworthy accomplishments for Paris were rounds that broke records. She broke the previous women’s record in April 2016 when she accomplished the Bob Graham Round in an astounding 15 hours and 24 minutes. Before Beth Pascall ran the Bob Graham Round even faster in July 2020, the record stood. Not content to stop there, Paris also won the Ramsay Round in June 2016, breaking the previous record for women’s time as well as the record for the quickest time ever recorded for the course.
British runner Jasmin Paris Skyrunning Success
After winning the 2016 Skyrunner World Series (Sky Extreme) and taking home the bronze in the 2016 Skyrunning World Championships (Sky Ultra), Jasmin became well-known throughout the world as a sky runner. She made a further impression on the world scene by finishing third in the Buff Epic Trail 105K, which acted as the ultra category Skyrunning World Championships competition in 2016.
The Barkley Marathons and Climate Advocacy
Jasmin Paris accomplished a remarkable milestone in 2024 when she became the first female finisher of the Barkley Marathons. Her trip to Barkley, though, was about more than simply herself. Paris is committed to lowering her carbon footprint and using her influence to spread the word about the pressing climate issue. She stands out in the running community as a trailblazer because of her dedication to environmental consciousness.
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