Location: The starting line of the 875-km Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon 🇦🇺 ( 1983)
Story:
When Cliff Young showed up for one of the world's toughest footraces, he looked out of place: denim overalls, work shirt, and rubber gumboots. At 61, with missing teeth and no formal training, he was dismissed as a joke. But Cliff had grown up on a farm chasing sheep for days without sleep. When the race began, he lagged behind the elite runners, until night fell. While others slept, Cliff kept shuffling forward, never stopping. đź‘ž
Twist:
Over five days, his unconventional "Young Shuffle" and ability to run virtually without rest allowed him to gain a stunning lead. He won the race, smashing the record by nearly two days. The $10,000 prize? He split it among his competitors, saying he hadn't run for money. Cliff Young's victory became a legend,not just of endurance, but of spirit. It reminded the world that sometimes the greatest strength isn't in youth or gear, but in grit, heart, and the simple courage to start… even in gumboots. 🏆