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Jan 25, 2024 · Cliff Young, an Australian potato farmer, made headlines in 1983 when he shocked the world with his unconventional running technique and unexpected victory in the Sydney to Melbourne ultra-marathon.
Jun 29, 2012 · Smashing his competition and breaking the course record by more than 12 hours. Never give up. Cliff, you're an inspiration to us all. Cliff Young participated in the 1983 Sydney to Melbourne...
Nov 3, 2003 · (AFP) abc.net.au/news/marathon-runner-cliff-young-dies-aged-81/1503340. Link copied. Share article. The family of former marathon runner and Victorian potato farmer Cliff Young says he will be remembered for his gentle nature. The 81-year-old has died in Queensland after a long illness.
Mar 22, 2022 · Cliff Young – The Legendary 61-Year-Old Farmer Who Won a 550-Mile Ultra-Marathon. By Spooky on March 22nd, 2022 Category: News. Cliff Young is a legend among ultra-marathon runners, and for...
Feb 6, 2009 · 597K views 14 years ago. Cliff Young was a Legendary Ultra Runner, and much loved Australian, who 1st came to the publics notice in the 1983 Sydney to Melbourne Ultra Marathon. ...more. Cliff...
This is the story of Cliff Young, who won an ultra marathon at the age of 61 years old in 1983. He ran 543.7 miles without ever having run before...and in wo...
When a 61-year-old potato farmer from Colac came out of nowhere to win the most arduous road running race ever attempted in Australia, a new national folk hero was born. Cliff Young's victory in the 1983 Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultra Marathon was second only to the America's Cup as the biggest sports story of the 1980s.
