Break my 1987 record is the wish of the fastest woman ever at the Damloop
Ingrid Kristiansen, who has held the women's Dam tot Damloop record since 1987, is returning to the event this Sunday to watch competitors attempt to break her time. The 70-year-old Norwegian runner expressed surprise that her record has lasted nearly forty years despite modern technological improvements in racing shoes.
Norwegian runner Ingrid Kristiansen has held the women's course record at the Dam tot Damloop since 1987, when she finished the 16.1-kilometer race in 50 minutes and 31 seconds. Now 70 years old, Kristiansen expressed surprise that her record has remained unbeaten for nearly four decades, especially given the significant technological advancements in footwear and the high level of competition from East African athletes. During her professional career, Kristiansen was a dominant force who set multiple world records across various distances while maintaining that she always competed cleanly.
Kristiansen is set to return to the event this Sunday in Zaandam to hold the finish line ribbon, where she hopes to see a new athlete finally surpass her longstanding time. The Dam tot Damloop, which takes place in the Netherlands, will be broadcast extensively throughout the day. Coverage of both the professional and amateur races will be provided by local media to highlight the annual competition.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
